The Diary of a Wimpy Kid books have long been teen favourites, flooding the shelves of every good bookstore over the past 15 years. Now, Disney is bringing to animated life the second chapter of the life of Greg Heffley. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is out December 2, 2022!
While the Wimpy Kid books have already been adapted into live action films, Disney has taken this one step further with their new animated adaptations. The first instalment, simply titled Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was released in 2021 to rave reviews and deservedly earned itself a sequel. One year on, Rodrick Rules is poised to receive glowing praise once it’s out on streaming TV.
Check out our guide below for information on where to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie in Australia, plus find details of the plot, the cast, and streaming services.
What’s in this Guide?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules preview
The smash hit family comedy that is the Wimpy Kid series is back! Gone are the days of live-action, but we’re sure the original cast (including Zachary Gordon, Rachael Harris, and Steve Zahn) will be proud of this fresh take on a much-loved classic.
Follow the disaster-prone Greg Heffley – the self-proclaimed Wimpy Kid – and his friends as he endures another grade of middle school, this time trying to sort out his complicated relationship with his brother. Rodrick is a lazy prankster who loves practicing with his band, Löded Diper, and doesn’t hesitate to break the rules. While he often humiliates his younger brother, Rodrick exhibits an affection for Greg that blossoms as the film goes on.
Featuring parties, grandparents, and talent shows, there’s never a dull moment in the life of Greg Heffley! As Rodrick begins to take him under his wing, Greg starts to learn the Rodrick Rules, covering everything from girls to school to life. But as Greg finds out, these mostly just land him in more trouble. What kind of relationship will Greg and Rodrick develop? Can they ever actually be friends as well as brothers? Watch all the middle school mayhem on Disney Plus!
Watch the Diary of a Wimpy Kid trailer
Can’t wait to start watching the second instalment in the animated Diary of a Wimpy kid series? Check out the trailer below!
Release date for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
The sequel to the much-loved animated adaptation is out December 2, 2022 – just in time for the holidays! While many movie streaming services would love the chance to show this film, it’s exclusively available on Disney Plus, since it’s a Disney original film.
If you’re looking for a great family film to watch over the holidays, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is a fun, light-hearted animated comedy that will have you and your kids giggling in no time!
| Movie | Running Time | IMDb |
|---|---|---|
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022) | 1 hr 14 mins | 5.2/10 |
Watch the Diary of a Wimpy Kid animated films
The new animated Rodrick Rules isn’t the first Wimpy Kid story to be told on the big screen. In fact, it’s the sixth instalment in the film series, and the second to be produced in full animation.
If you’re a fan of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, you should check out the other movies that have been created over the years. Produced from 2010-2017, there are four live action films, including Dog Days and The Long Haul, and one other animated film that was released in 2021. Stream them on demand now!
FeaturedWhat other streaming services is Rodrick Rules (2022) on?
Unfortunately, there’s not many options when it comes to watching the second animated Wimpy Kid film. Without a VPN (which is always just a faff), Wimpy Kid fans can access the new movie on Disney Plus. Fortunately, Disney Plus is one of the more affordable streaming services and with an extensive catalogue of movies it’s definitely worth getting!
For clarification, we’ve listed out all the streaming services below and stated whether or not they’ll be showing the new animated Wimpy Kid film.
| Streaming Services | Rodrick Rules (2022) |
|---|---|
| Disney Plus | Yes |
| BINGE | No |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 2022?
Scheduled for a release on December 2, 2022, the new animated family film will exclusively stream on Disney Plus! As a Disney exclusive, you won’t find this comedy anywhere else, as other prominent streaming services like Foxtel and BINGE don’t have the rights. There’s also no current free-to-air service that shows Wimpy Kid films.
Disney Plus offers a whole range of movies and TV shows, the most famous of which include everything related to Star Wars and Marvel. There’s a bunch of kids shows, family films, and adult programs like Family Guy, as Disney cater to every age and taste.
Stream Rodrick Rules on Disney Plus
With hundreds of amazing movies and TV shows that you can’t find anywhere else, Disney Plus is one of the best streaming services out there in terms of content. Stream all the Wimpy Kid films along with much more now!
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules cast
Many of the main cast reprise their roles from the first animated Wimpy Kid film, meaning the likes of Brady Noon, Ethan William Childress, and Erica Cerra all lend their voices once again to their respective characters. For more complete cast information, check out the list below.
Other movies on Disney Plus
Disney Plus is packed with award-winning blockbuster films and TV shows, most of which you won’t find anywhere else. Check out our guide on what’s on Disney Plus for an extensive list of everything the streaming service has to offer. Otherwise, check out some of our top picks for movies below.
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Streaming devices for watching on Disney Plus
The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream TV shows and movies on Disney Plus at home or on the go.
Devices supported on Disney+
- Amazon Fire TV: Yes – All Fire TV devices & Fire TV Edition Smart TVs
- Amazon Fire Tablet: Yes – Fire OS 5.0 or later
- Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11.0 and later; 4th-generation Apple TV
- Chromecast: Yes – Version 1 and newer; Google Nest Hub and Google Nest Hub Max; Vizio Smart TVs (with built-in Chromecast); Android TV devices
- Chromebook: Yes – via Disney+ Android app
- Roku: Yes – Roku boxes and sticks and TVs
- Android TV: Yes – OS 7.0 or later on Google certified TVs
- LG Smart TV: Yes – LG models running webOS 3.0 and above
- Samsung Smart TV: Yes – 2017 models and newer (Tizen OS)
- Hisense Smart TVs and Toshiba Smart TVs: Yes – with VIDAA OS U6 1.2 and other selected models
- PC: Yes – Web browser only; Chrome (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later); Microsoft Edge (version 79+ on Windows 10 or later); Firefox (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later
- Mac: Yes – Safari 11+ is supported on macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and later; Chrome 75+ is supported on macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) and later; Firefox 75+ is supported on macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) and later
- Android phones/tablets: Yes – Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
- iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad: Yes – iOS 15.3 and later
- PlayStation: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Xbox: Yes – Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box: Yes; select Xfinity X1 models
- Telstra TV: Yes
- Fetch TV: Yes
