When did the Woody Woodpecker movie come out on Netflix?

The iconic animated character Woody Woodpecker, created by Walter Lantz, an American cartoonist, animator, and producer, is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in the world of animation! Recently, the classic cartoon took to the big screen in a live-action/CGI animated comedy film, which is now available to stream on Netflix.

The movie follows the story of the iconic mischievous and noisy woodpecker named Woody, who is forced to leave his home in the forest and move to the city. There, he meets a family who is trying to build a new home in the woods, and Woody tries to stop them from destroying his habitat. The official synopsis, per IMDb, reads:

"“The hyperactive red-headed bird enters a turf war with a big city lawyer wanting to tear down his home in an effort to build a house to flip.”"

Directed by Alex Zamm, the movie stars Timothy Omundson, Thaila Ayala, and Eric Bauza as the voice of Woody Woodpecker.

If you’re wondering when exactly the Woody Woodpecker movie came out on Netflix, then you are in for a treat! We have all the release date details below.

When did the Woody Woodpecker movie come out on Netflix?

While Netflix has only recently added the Woody Woodpecker movie to its streaming library, specifically on September 1, 2023, it’s worth noting that the movie was originally released a few years ago, in 2017.

Is there a Woody Woodpecker movie 2?

At this time there isn’t a second Woody Woodpecker movie, and although currently there doesn’t seem to be any plans for a sequel to the 2017 movie, Alex Zamm, the director of the 2017 live-action flick, was involved in the directing of the 2018 reboot of the original TV series.

The Woody Woodpecker series has three seasons and a total of 30 episodes, with each episode running for 5-6 minutes. You can watch the series on YouTube.

The original Woody Woodpecker Show aired from 1957-1958, and there was also a 1999-2002 series titled The New Woody Woodpecker Show.