Draft:Foster (2025 film)

Foster
Foster
Directed by	Michael Thurmeier; Jean-Philippe Vine;
Written by	Tim Federle; Doug Langdale; Casey Affleck;
Produced by	Julie Lockhart; Sarah Smith; Lara Breay; Matt Damon; Ben Affleck; Thomas Tull;
Music by	Rupert Gregson-Williams
Production; companies	Apple Studios; Legendary Pictures; Locksmith Animation; Artists Equity;
Distributed by	Apple TV+
Release date	June 27, 2025;
Country	United States
Language	English

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Foster is an upcoming American animated musical fantasy comedy film directed by Michael Thurmeier and Jean-Philippe Vine, and screenplay by Tim Federle, Doug Langdale and Casey Affleck. It was set to be produced by Apple Studios, Legendary Pictures, Locksmith Animation and Artists Equity in their first animated film and distributed by Apple TV+.

Foster is scheduled to be released on Apple TV+ on June 27, 2025.

Production

On February 12, 2018, it was announced that Karen Disher and Steve Martino would co-direct a animated fantasy musical for Blue Sky Studios under the working title Foster with Tim Federle writing the script, Bruce Anderson, Gillian Carr, Marc Platt, and Lori Forte producing the film, and Pasek and Paul to write the songs.

Cancellation

In April 2021, film was permanently cancelled after Blue Sky Studios shut down.

Revival by Apple TV+, Legendary Pictures and Locksmith Animation

In December 2024, it was announced that Apple TV+ had picked up the rights of the film, and would be releasing on its streaming service in 2025. Framestore Animation was announced as the project's animation partner. Locksmith Animation would also take care of the remaining animation. Michael Thurmeier and Jean-Philippe Vine was set to direct the film.

Music

On February 12, 2018, Ben Pasek and Justin Paul will write the songs for Foster. On October 16, 2020, John Powell and Marc Shaiman will compose the film score. Rupert Gregson-Williams composed the score, replace Powell and Shaiman.

Release

On February 12, 2018, Foster was set for release on March 5, 2021. On October 16, 2020, the release date was moved to August 17, 2021. In December 2024, Apple TV+ announced that the film will premiere on June 27, 2025.

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Screenwriter	Good Will Hunting (1997) Gerry (2002) Promised Land (2012, also produced) The Last Duel (2021)
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