Arnie & Barney
“Stupidity is their superpower.”
Synopsis
A platoon of ants set out to save their community in the midst of a severe drought, but the hilariously inept Arnie and Barney – who are not cut out for heroics – decide to tackle the problem themselves. Their bumbling efforts lead them to uncover a shady water racket and team up with a secretive superhero mosquito. In a series of comical mishaps, they inadvertently save the meadow and become the most unlikely heroes of all.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-23
Top Cast
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Shane Dundas
Arnie (voice)
David Collins
Barney (voice)
Somerset Arnold
SzzKeat (voice)
David Cameron
Legs (voice)
Juliette Crosbie
Hypnita (singing voice)
Madeleine Levins
Hypnita (voice)
Matt Dyktynski
Derp (voice)
Cam Ralph
Captain Pantz (voice)
Leo Wringer
Reggae Spider (voice)
Mete Kayagil
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.36x
-$6.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Heuston
- Screenplay & Story
- Fin Edquist, Waldemar Bonsels, Antoine Marbach
- Original Score
- Christoph Zirngibl
- Original Title
- Arnie & Barney
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Ireland, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- Studio Isar Animation, Telegael, 3 Doubles Producciones, Studio 100 Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Heuston
Fin Edquist, Waldemar Bonsels, Antoine Marbach
Christoph Zirngibl
Thorsten Wegener, Antoine Marbach
Department Leadership Roster
Fin Edquist
Writer
Sean Heuston
Director
Thorsten Wegener
Producer
Antoine Marbach
Producer
Christoph Zirngibl
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arnie & Barney
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arnie & Barney about?
A platoon of ants set out to save their community in the midst of a severe drought, but the hilariously inept Arnie and Barney – who are not cut out for heroics – decide to tackle the problem themselves. Their bumbling efforts lead them to uncover a shady water racket and team up with a secretive superhero mosquito. In a series of comical mishaps, they inadvertently save the meadow and become the most unlikely heroes of all.
Who directed Arnie & Barney?
Arnie & Barney was directed by Sean Heuston.
Who stars in Arnie & Barney?
The principal cast of Arnie & Barney includes Shane Dundas, David Collins, Somerset Arnold, David Cameron, Juliette Crosbie.
When was Arnie & Barney released and how long is it?
Arnie & Barney was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Arnie & Barney?
Arnie & Barney had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $3.6M at the worldwide box office (0.36 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Arnie & Barney?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arnie & Barney was composed by Christoph Zirngibl.
Is Arnie & Barney based on a book or true story?
Arnie & Barney is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Waldemar Bonsels".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arnie & Barney?
Arnie & Barney holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).