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Lupus Films has officially started production on ‘Mog’s Bad Thing’, a follow-up to the successful ‘Mog’s Christmas’. This new seasonal special is commissioned by Channel 4 and is based on Judith Kerr‘s beloved picture book.

The original hand-drawn animated adaptation of ‘Mog’s Christmas’, produced by Lupus Films in collaboration with Channel 4 and Universal Pictures Content Group, received a BAFTA nomination and was well-received by audiences. ‘Mog’s Bad Thing’ will have a theatrical release in the UK before its television premiere on Channel 4 during Christmas 2026. It will be shown alongside ‘Mog’s Christmas’ in a special arrangement with a UK theatrical distributor, which will be announced later.

The film is produced by Ruth Fielding and Camilla Deakin for Lupus Films, with a script by Joanna Harrison and direction by Robin Shaw. ‘Mog’s Bad Thing’ follows the adventures of Mog, the Thomas family’s tabby cat, who often finds herself in amusing predicaments. In this story, Mog faces a challenge during a cat show in her garden, leading to a series of events that test her ability to overcome her troubles and make her family proud.

Ruth Fielding expressed excitement about bringing Mog’s adventures back to screens, noting the success of previous collaborations with Serious Kids on seasonal specials. Leila Ouledcheikh, Director of Global Sales at Serious Kids, also shared enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the strong broadcast interest already generated.

Gwawr Lloyd, Interim Head of Drama at Channel 4, emphasized the enduring appeal of Judith Kerr‘s stories and the joy of working with the talented team at Lupus Films to create another festive experience for families.

The Mog series began with ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’, published in 1970, and has since sold over four million copies worldwide, translated into 21 languages. The first adaptation, ‘Mog’s Christmas’, aired on Channel 4 in December 2023, featuring a star-studded voice cast and winning a British Animation Award.

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