Disney has confirmed that a new live-action version of Artemis Fowl is heading to its streaming service.
The feature length film will arrive on Disney+ exclusively on June 12, after its cinema release was cancelled following the coronavirus outbreak.
The story follows Artemis Fowl, a 12-year-old genius and a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds. He searches for his father, who has mysteriously disappeared, and comes into conflict with the hidden world of the fairies.
It stars Colin Farrell, Judi Dench and Josh Gad while newcomer Ferdia Shaw stars as the title character.
It's based on the best-selling young adult book by Eoin Colfer and is directed by Kenneth Branagh, who's previously directed the live-action remake of Cinderella.
Branagh says: "Artemis Fowl is a true original. In challenging times, a twelve year old criminal mastermind is one heck of a travelling companion. Smart, funny, and cool as mustard, he’ll take you to new worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and mix magic with mayhem.
"His own family is everything to him, and - although he’d never admit it - he’d be as proud as I am that families around the world will now be able to enjoy his first amazing screen adventures together, on Disney+.”
The film will be available to stream on Disney+ on June 12. You can sign up for a free seven-day trial on the website here and then pay £5.99 per month or £59.99 per year.
