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Paramount Animation Developing Animated 'Survivor' Movie Set in Animal Kingdom

The film recasts Survivor as a family-friendly comedy to broaden the franchise, bolstering Paramount Animation's family slate under president Jennifer Dodge.

FIJI - APRIL 16: "A Rift Between All of Us" Bonds are revealed when castaways are forced to divide into pairs for this week's immunity challenge. Then, the challenge reward meal isn't the day's only prize one castaway finds an advantage hidden among their food, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, April 16 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured: Jeff Probst. (Photo by Robert Voets/CBS via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Jeff Probst announced the project on Instagram Wednesday and is attached as an executive producer for the animated comedy that will replace human contestants with animals.
  • Paramount supplied an official logline saying the film is “set on a remote and mystical island” where animals from around the world compete to be crowned the sole Survivor.
  • Rights-holders reported to be involved in the development include Banijay, Amazon MGM and CBS alongside Paramount Animation, though production partners have not detailed roles.
  • The project is in early development with no confirmed writer, director, voice cast, or release date and Paramount has not announced a production timeline.
  • The announcement follows Survivor’s recently completed 50th season and fits a broader studio trend of converting legacy unscripted formats into family-friendly animated features under new leadership at Paramount Animation.