Pocket.watch, the leading kids and family creator content and IP company, and Sunlight Entertainment, the Kaji family owned production studio, are excited to announce the international expansion of the highly-anticipated film “Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure”. The film will premiere on over 125 screens theatrically nationwide across Canada and include leading exhibition chains Cineplex Entertainment and Landmark Cinemas, and in the UK and Ireland in over 90 cinemas via Vue Entertainment Ltd.

The countries’ theatrical releases will coincide with a day-and-date release in the U.S. where the film will premiere on over 2,100 screens starting August 16th, 2024.

“Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure” marks the first-ever wide theatrical distribution of a digital-creator driven film, starring a digital-creator cast with a massive global following of 207M subscribers across YouTube accounts. The international expansion will allow kids and families in Canada, the UK and Ireland the opportunity to experience this first-of-its-kind film, while solidifying the Ryan’s World brand as a powerhouse in family entertainment and the strong demand from fans beyond the U.S. market.

In Canada, the film will be released through Sherry Media Group, one of Canada’s leading Independent Distributors, and the exclusive Theatrical Distributor of Netflix Original films in Canada. In the UK, pocket.watch and the producers collaborated directly with Vue, one of the UK’s largest cinema chains, highlighting the chain’s commitment to bringing creator-driven entertainment across the pond.

“Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure” takes audiences on an epic journey full of action and heart. When his twin sisters, Emma and Kate, get sucked into a mystical comic book, Ryan has no choice but to rise up as the great big brother he is and jump in after them. Adventures, battles, and hilarious debacles ensue, as Ryan and his friends navigate the Titan Universe and bring everyone back home safely before his parents catch on. Directed by Albie Hecht and produced by Shion Kaji and Loann Kaji, with executive production by Chris M. Williams, this film promises to delight kids everywhere with its captivating storytelling and stunning anime style animation produced by Shin-Ei Animation, the Japanese animation studio behind the popular anime series “Doraemon” and “Crayon Shinchan.”

As the first theatrical film with the cast made up of digital creators, “Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure” features the stars of Ryan’s World, the massively popular Kaji family, playing themselves, Ryan Kaji, Shion Kaji, Loann Kaji, Emma Kaji, and Kate Kaji. Pocket.watch is partnered with enormously popular creators and their combined roster of 50+ partners has over 1 Billion subscribers on YouTube. Pocket.watch tapped into some of those creators to star alongside the Kaji family in the movie including Evangeline Lomelino of GEM Sisters as Aiden (1.3M Subscribers on YouTube and 700M+ Lifetime Views across GEM channels), Dan Rhodes as himself (35.8M followers across TikTok and YouTube garnering 17.5B views on YouTube alone becoming the most viewed magician channel of all time on the platform; and was named YouTube Top 10 Creator of 2022) and Stella Wallace of The Stella Show as Rylexa (1.8M Subscribers on YouTube and 1B+ Lifetime Views).

“The international expansion of ‘Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure’ is a testament to the global appeal and influence of the cast’s massive global fandom,” stated Jeff Siegel, Head of Content Distribution at pocket.watch. “We’re thrilled to bring this first-of-its-kind film to such renowned circuits in Canada,the UK and Ireland as we continue to redefine what’s possible for creator-driven entertainment.”

“Offering families the chance to see their favorite digital stars in a whole new light is part of our ongoing commitment to bringing fresh and engaging content to the big screen landscape,” stated Johnny Carr, Group Distribution and Event Cinema Manager at Vue Entertainment. “We’re delighted to bring ‘Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure’ to moviegoers across the UK and Ireland.”

Jim Sherry, CEO of Sherry Media Group, added, “We’re thrilled to be working with pocket.watch at the onset of this significant moment in entertainment by bringing ‘Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure’ to Canadian audiences. This film represents a unique chapter for digital creator-driven content and we’re excited for families to enjoy this magical adventure on the big screen.”

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure with Ryan and his friends in Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure starting August 16, 2024. For more information, visit ryansworldthemovie.com.

About pocket.watch
Pocket.watch is the leading studio building kids and family entertainment franchises with the most popular digital creators in the world. Pocket.watch harnesses the power of audiences built on YouTube and expands them across all types of diverse kids and family platforms and experiences. The company brings kids more of what they love from these creators by producing original video and audio content, mobile games, metaverse worlds, live events and robust consumer product lines ranging from toys to toothbrushes. Key pocket.watch franchises include Ryan’s World, Love, Diana, Onyx Monster Mysteries and Toys and Colors: Kaleidoscope City.

The company’s content library, consisting of tens of thousands of kids and family videos, is distributed globally on over 45 platforms, generating hundreds of millions of hours of viewership every month. The content library comprises many seasons of the company’s breakthrough MishMash format alongside pocket.watch originals including the Emmy-nominated Ryan’s Mystery Playdate and the animated series Onyx Monster Mysteries and Love, Diana Adventures.

Founded in 2017 by Chris M. Williams (CEO), the company’s headquarters and filming studios are located in Culver City, Calif. The executive team includes studio veterans and visionaries from a mix of traditional and digital entertainment backgrounds, including Albie Hecht and David Williams.

For more information about the pocket.watch portfolio of franchises and creators and its premium slate of content, visit pocket.watch, or check out @pocketwatchHQ on Instagram, /PocketwatchHQ on Facebook, @pocketwatchhq on TikTok @pocketwatchhq, and pocketwatch-studios on LinkedIn.

For more information, please visit pocket.watch.

About Sunlight Entertainment
Sunlight Entertainment is Ryan Kaji’s family-owned and operated production company that develops family-friendly content that is driven to help kids learn. Founded in 2017, Sunlight Entertainment was created by Ryan and his family to help streamline the workflow of one of YouTube’s largest kids’ channels, Ryan’s World. The company continues to grow and currently manages ten YouTube channels: Ryan’s World, Ryan’s World Español, Ryan’s World in Japanese, EK Doodles, Ryan’s Family Review, Vtubers, Combo Panda, Gus the Gummy Gator, The Studio Space and the Stick with Kaji – Podcast. Sunlight Entertainment employs a 30-person team of videographers, editors, animators, writers and voice actors to help produce live action and animated content — releasing about 25 videos a week. Currently, Ryan’s World has rapidly evolved from a toy review YouTube channel to a global kids play and entertainment brand through digital and broadcast entertainment, toys, and consumer products.

About Sherry Media Group
Sherry Media Group (“SMG”) is a leading Canadian media company specializing in the marketing and distribution of film and television content. SMG is a leading investor in film rights, and drives awareness and viewership of these pictures across the company’s proprietary channels, platforms, and brands.

Among SMG’s diversified business lines include a exclusive Canadian representation agreement with NETFLIX to distribute its Theatrical slate in Canada, and, a proprietary film, podcast, and speaker series focused around social and environmental issues called THE IMPACT SERIES.

For more information about Sherry Media Group, visit theimpactseries.net. You can also check out @TheImpactSeries on Instagram, /TheImpactSeries on Facebook and @iACTseries on X (formally, Twitter).

About Vue Entertainment
Vue Entertainment holds the number one market share position in the UK, with 93 state-of-the-art cinemas throughout the UK and Ireland, totalling more than 850 screens. Vue offers stadium seating, VIP seats and luxurious recliners alongside highly anticipated blockbusters and the very best of event titles, including opera, ballet, musicals, national theatre, sporting events and concerts.