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Disney's Live-Action Winnie the Pooh Film Stars Ewan McGregor

other · 2026-05-04

Disney's new live-action film brings Winnie the Pooh to life, starring Ewan McGregor as an adult Christopher Robin. Directed by Marc Forster, the story follows a grown-up Christopher Robin, stressed by work and family life in London, until Pooh and his friends reappear to help him rediscover childhood joy. The film is based on characters by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard. It releases in US theaters on August 3, 2018, and in Italy later that month under the title 'Ritorno al Bosco dei 100 Acri'.

Key facts

  • Disney produces a live-action Winnie the Pooh film.
  • Ewan McGregor plays Christopher Robin.
  • Marc Forster directs the film.
  • Characters based on A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard's works.
  • US release date: August 3, 2018.
  • Italian title: 'Ritorno al Bosco dei 100 Acri'.
  • Story involves adult Christopher Robin rediscovering imagination.
  • Film set in London.

Entities

Artists

  • Ewan McGregor
  • Marc Forster
  • A.A. Milne
  • E.H. Shepard

Institutions

  • Disney

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Italy

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