Epsilon Film has signed a number of international deals for Momo, a live-action family adventure film starring Martin Freeman and Claes Bang, based on the novel by Michael Ende, best known for The Neverending Story.
UK and Irish rights have been acquired by Signature Entertainment, with a theatrical release scheduled for summer 2026. Additional sales include Italy (Minerva Pictures), Hungary (Mozinet) and the former Yugoslavia (Investacommerce).
Previously announced deals include North America (Blue Fox Entertainment), Slovakia and the Czech Republic (Media Group), Denmark and Norway (Another World Entertainment), the Middle East (Selim Ramia & Co.) and worldwide in-flight sales rights (Ricochet Digital Media).
“Momo” depicts the story of Momo, an orphan who fights against mysterious gray men who quietly rule the city and steal people’s time.
The film is directed by Christian Ditter (Love, Rosie, How to Be Single) and stars Emmy and BAFTA winner Freeman (The Hobbit trilogy, Sherlock, Black Panther), Bang (The Square, Dracula, The Northman), Alexa Goodall, Alaroyin Oshunremi, Kim Bodnia, Laura Haddock and Jennifer Amaka Pettersson.
The film is produced by Rat Pack Filmproduktion (The Wave, Wicky, Colonia Dignidad) in association with Constantine Film (Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, Regretting You, Resident Evil) in association with Westside, Beta Film, Noisemakers and Parked Media.
Since its founding two years ago, Epsilon’s feature lineup includes the animated titles Dreamers – Hunting the Shadowclaw, The Amazing Maurice 2, Nessie Jr., Braveheart Yakari, and Mimi and Harold – Out of Frame.
In addition to its animated productions, Epsilon is also responsible for the films “Lazy Bear” and “Robin and the Hood”, a Sky original starring Naomie Harris and Gwendoline Christie.
The company is also handling worldwide rights to parts 3 and 4 of the live-action adaptation of the best-selling book series “School for Magical Animals,” which has been the biggest box office success in Germany in the past five years.
