Backyard Sports: The Animated Special
Synopsis
It’s Opening Day at Steele Stadium. But team superstar Stephanie ‘Bubbles’ Morgan is in crisis. She’s lost her gotta-have-it, never-play-without-it lucky bubble gum! With just 30 minutes until game time, the Backyard kids embark on a wild mission to track it down and save their season.
Top Cast
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Tiffany Haddish
Kiesha Phillips (voice)
Arturo Castro
Pablo Sanchez (voice)
Ego Nwodim
Stephanie Morgan/Jocinda Smith (voice)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Dmitri Petrovich (voice)
Donald Faison
Dante Robinson (voice)
Ashleigh Crystal Hairston
Sunny Day (voice)
Adam Pally
Pete Wheeler (voice)
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Achmed Khan (voice)
Michael Vlamis
Tony Delvecchio (voice)
Lindsay Barnett
Vinnie/Webber Twins (voice)
Deborah Baker Jr.
Kimmy Eckman (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Purdy, Christopher Waters
- Original Score
- Jonny Shorr
- Original Title
- Backyard Sports: The Animated Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Lighthouse Studios, Mega Cat Studios, Playground Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Roberts
Joe Purdy, Christopher Waters
Jonny Shorr
Lindsay Barnett, Ari Daniel Pinchot, Stuart Avi Savitsky, Christopher Waters
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Roberts
Director
Joe Purdy
Writer
Jonny Shorr
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backyard Sports: The Animated Special
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What is Backyard Sports: The Animated Special about?
It’s Opening Day at Steele Stadium. But team superstar Stephanie ‘Bubbles’ Morgan is in crisis. She’s lost her gotta-have-it, never-play-without-it lucky bubble gum! With just 30 minutes until game time, the Backyard kids embark on a wild mission to track it down and save their season.
Who directed Backyard Sports: The Animated Special?
Backyard Sports: The Animated Special was directed by Mike Roberts.
Who stars in Backyard Sports: The Animated Special?
The principal cast of Backyard Sports: The Animated Special includes Tiffany Haddish, Arturo Castro, Ego Nwodim, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Donald Faison.
When was Backyard Sports: The Animated Special released and how long is it?
Backyard Sports: The Animated Special was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Backyard Sports: The Animated Special?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backyard Sports: The Animated Special was composed by Jonny Shorr.