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The Angry Birds Movie (2016) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2016 · 97 min · English
JustWatch #1,812 6
Directed by
Clay Kaytis, Fergal Reilly
Starring
Maya Rudolph, Danny McBride, Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad
Budget
$73M

When happy, singing birds populate an island paradise, Red, an inherently angry bird, finds himself at odds with his cheerful surroundings. Teaming up with a few unlikely, and equally misfit, friends like Chuck and Bomb, he must uncover the reason behind the arrival of mysterious green pigs who threaten the island's tranquility. Together, they embark on a journey to foil the pigs' sinister plan and restore peace.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like The Angry Birds Movie
  6. 6 Every angle

Where to watch

Where to Watch The Angry Birds Movie (2016)

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14 events in order · contains spoilers

The Angry Birds Movie Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of The Angry Birds Movie (2016) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Red's Attempt to Celebrate Timmy's Hatch-Day

    The film opens with Red, a bird, rushing through a forest carrying an egg. He arrives late to a bird family's home, where he dons a clown costume to sing for little Timmy, only to terrify him instead.

    Where
    Bird Island
  2. Red's Angry Outburst

    After ruining the hatch-day cake, Red gets scolded by Timmy's father. Frustrated, Red retaliates by smashing the cake in the father’s face, leading to chaos that results in him cracking the family's new egg.

    Where
    Bird Island
  3. Trial for Red's Outburst

    Red finds himself on trial for his angry actions before Judge Peckinpah. The judge states Red's anger issues and decides to send him to mandatory anger management classes.

    Where
    Bird Island
  4. Anger Management Class

    Reluctantly, Red attends anger management classes where he meets various misfit birds. His irritation builds as he is struck by a signboard bird, leading him to lash out violently again.

    Where
    Bird Island
  5. Meeting the Misfit Birds

    In the anger management class, Red meets his classmates: Chuck, Bomb, and Terence, each with their own peculiar traits. Despite their attempts to connect, Red remains closed off from forming friendships.

    Where
    Bird Island
  6. Arrival of Leonard the Pig

    A strange ship arrives on Bird Island, introducing Leonard, a pig who claims to want to befriend the birds. However, Red suspects Leonard's true motives, causing a rift between Red and the other birds who find Leonard's games appealing.

    Where
    Bird Island
  7. Discovering the Truth About Leonard

    Red, Chuck, and Bomb sneak onto the pigs' ship and discover a hoard of pigs hidden on board. Faced with Leonard's deception regarding his cousins, Red's suspicion deepens, particularly as he witnesses Leonard's interest in an egg.

    Where
    Pig's Ship
  8. Journey to Find Mighty Eagle

    Determined to protect their eggs, Red, Chuck, and Bomb set out to meet the legendary Mighty Eagle. However, when they finally reach him, they discover he is not the mighty protector they had hoped for.

    Where
    Mountain
  9. Return to Bird Island

    Filled with urgency, the trio rush back to Bird Island, only to find the pigs plotting to steal the eggs during a party. Red springs into action to devise a plan to counteract the pigs' schemes.

    Where
    Bird Island
  10. Assault on Piggy Island

    The birds launch their attack on Piggy Island using a giant slingshot to infiltrate the pigs' castle. A chaotic battle ensues, showcasing the birds' readiness to rescue their eggs from a dire fate.

    Where
    Piggy Island
  11. Climactic Showdown

    In a tense battle, Red confronts Leonard, striving to save the eggs. Their explosive confrontation leads to the destruction of the pigs' fortress while ensuring the eggs' safety.

    Where
    Piggy Castle
  12. Celebration of Victory

    Following their hard-fought victory, the birds celebrate and show their gratitude towards Red. He learns about the importance of friendship and community through their collective efforts to rebuild.

    Where
    Bird Island
  13. Red’s Newfound Camaraderie

    Deciding against solitude, Red invites Chuck and Bomb to live with him. This marks the beginning of a new friendship as Red embraces the companionship he previously resisted.

    Where
    Red's House
  14. The Pigs' Next Scheme

    As the credits roll, the festivities continue, hinting that the pigs are unharmed and are already plotting their next scheme. Meanwhile, the Blues entertain the crowd with a playful display.

    Where
    Bird Island

Last updated: October 27, 2024 at 22:38

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Timeline questions answered

The Angry Birds Movie Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of The Angry Birds Movie (2016): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why was Red sent to anger management classes?

Red was sentenced to anger management after his violent outburst at Timmy's hatch-day party. He arrived late, terrified the child with a clown costume, smashed the cake in Timmy's father's face, and accidentally cracked the family's new egg during the chaos. The court deemed his anger issues severe enough to require mandatory counseling.

  • red
  • anger management
  • court
  • timmy hatch-day
Q2

Why did Red distrust Leonard the pig from the beginning?

Red immediately suspected Leonard because his friendliness seemed performative and forced. When Red sneaked onto the pigs' ship, he discovered a hoard of hidden pigs and watched Leonard inching toward an egg, confirming his suspicion that the pigs' true motive was to steal the eggs rather than befriend the birds.

  • red
  • leonard
  • pig
  • suspicion
  • ship
  • eggs
Q3

What were the pigs planning to do with the eggs?

The pigs intended to cook and eat the eggs. During the party on Bird Island, Leonard's pig crew executed a heist to steal all the eggs and transport them back to Piggy Island, where they were preparing to cook them before the birds could intervene.

  • pigs
  • eggs
  • cook
  • steal
  • piggy island
Q4

Why was the Mighty Eagle a disappointment?

The legendary Mighty Eagle, whom the birds revered as a powerful protector, turned out to be a lazy, overweight, and physically unimpressive bird who spent his time eating fish and resting on a rock. He was not the warrior or guardian the birds had imagined, leaving them disillusioned but more determined to save their eggs themselves.

  • mighty eagle
  • legend
  • disappointment
  • warrior
Q5

How did the birds manage to infiltrate the pig castle?

The birds used a giant slingshot to launch themselves over the pig castle walls, similar to how birds are launched in the Angry Birds game. Once inside, they created chaos by splitting up, Matilda used her explosive abilities while Red, Chuck, and Bomb navigated directly to the kitchen to rescue the eggs before they could be cooked.

  • slingshot
  • pig castle
  • infiltration
  • rescue
  • eggs
Q6

Why did Red change his mind about living alone?

Red initially preferred solitude due to childhood ridicule over his oversized eyebrows, but through the journey to save the eggs, he formed genuine bonds with Chuck and Bomb. Their teamwork during the rescue mission demonstrated that friendship and community were more valuable than isolation, leading him to invite them to live with him.

  • red
  • friendship
  • chuck
  • bomb
  • isolation
  • community
Q7

What was the post-credits scene about?

The post-credits sequence showed the pigs, having survived the battle entirely unharmed, already plotting their next scheme against the birds. Meanwhile, the Blues (blue bird siblings) playfully launched themselves into the sky using their own mini-slingshot, hinting at future adventures and setting up the sequel.

  • post-credits
  • pigs
  • blues
  • sequel
  • scheme
Q8

Why did the other birds trust Leonard despite Red's warnings?

The other birds trusted Leonard because he was charismatic and entertained them with games, trampolines, and slingshots, providing fun and novelty that Red, known for his anger and cynicism, could not offer. Their gullibility stemmed from the pigs' deceptive friendliness and the birds' lack of experience with outsiders.

  • leonard
  • trust
  • pigs
  • entertainment
  • other birds
Q9

Why was Red at Timmy's hatch-day in the first place?

Red was assigned to deliver the hatch-day cake to Timmy's family as a community duty. He was running late because he was carrying an egg through the forest, colliding with trees and obstacles along the way, which set off the chain of events leading to his anger management sentence.

  • red
  • timmy
  • hatch-day
  • cake
  • egg
Q10

Who was Terence and why was he in anger management?

Terence was a massive, silent bird in Red's anger management class who only grunt. Despite his intimidating size and dark past rumors, he was surprisingly gentle and attempted yoga with the other misfits. He represented another example of a bird misunderstood by society due to appearances.

  • terence
  • anger management
  • mysterious
  • massive bird

Movie threads

More Movies Like The Angry Birds Movie, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes The Angry Birds Movie tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Animated Misfit Redemption Stories like The Angry Birds Movie

Outsider heroes use their unique quirks to save their community in a playful world. Find more movies like The Angry Birds Movie where a grumpy or socially awkward outsider becomes an unlikely hero. If you enjoyed seeing Red's anger turn into a force for good, you'll love these similar animated comedies about misfits finding their place and saving the day.

  • humorous
  • celebratory
  • lighthearted
  • mischievous
  • adventurous
  • frustrated
  • Tone: light, humorous, hopeful
  • Pacing: fast, energetic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: These stories typically begin with a protagonist who is an outcast from their cheerful community due to a personality trait like anger or hyperactivity. A threat emerges that the conventional community cannot handle, forcing the misfit to team up with other unlikely allies. Their journey involves embracing their 'flaw', often leading them to a eccentric mentor or revelation, culminating in a chaotic, action-packed finale where they save everyone and earn their redemption and acceptance.

Why they belong together: Movies in this thread share a core narrative of transforming perceived weaknesses into strengths, all within a lighthearted, family-friendly framework. They balance character-driven humor with a straightforward, fast-paced adventure plot, resulting in a consistently upbeat and celebratory mood.

Boisterous Animated Rescue Missions like in The Angry Birds Movie

Colorful, fast-paced adventures where a team races against time to save their home. Discover more high-energy animated movies similar to The Angry Birds Movie. If you loved the frantic egg rescue mission and the slingshot-fueled battle against the pigs, you'll enjoy these films featuring chaotic action, humorous teamwork, and a straightforward plot to save the day.

  • adventurous
  • energetic
  • humorous
  • mischievous
  • celebratory
  • lighthearted
  • Tone: light, humorous, playful
  • Pacing: fast, frantic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves a peaceful community being invaded by seemingly friendly but secretly sinister forces. The heroes, often flawed or underestimated, must go on a quest to find help or a weapon, which usually turns out to be a comedic disappointment. The third act is a large-scale, chaotic rescue operation using improvised tactics and the characters' special abilities, leading to a triumphant victory and community celebration.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their shared emphasis on playful conflict, fast pacing, and a clear, mission-oriented plot. The intensity is consistently medium, derived from the time-sensitive goal, but is always balanced by visual gags, character banter, and a lack of genuine peril, making them ideal for family viewing.

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