Paramount Animation develops Survivor animated comedy film

Paramount Animation, in partnership with CBS, is developing an animated comedy film based on the long-running reality competition series "Survivor." The project was announced on June 18, 2026, by the show's host and executive producer, Jeff Probst, who will also serve as an executive producer on the film.

The movie will be set in the animal kingdom, featuring animals from around the world competing on a remote and mystical island for the title of Sole Survivor. Probst described the project as an "all-out comedy" that retains the core elements of the original show, including big personalities, surprising alliances, and competition, but with non-human contestants. He said setting the story in the world of animals provides a "whole new playground" for the format.

The film is currently in development, and no release date, director, or writer has been announced. It is being produced under the leadership of Jennifer Dodge, who was named president of Paramount Animation in November 2025. The studio division is also preparing to release "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie" on August 14 and recently announced a Christmas film, "The Naughty List," from director Robert Rodriguez.