The Wingfeather Saga, one of the most successful 3D animated series funded by crowdfunding, returns with its third season titled The Ice Prairies. This new installment follows the Igiby family's journey as they face greater challenges in their attempt to reunite and discover the truth about their lineage. With a planned release date for the fall of 2025, the series continues to expand its universe with innovative animation and an epic narrative.
A community-driven success
From the beginning, The Wingfeather Saga has enjoyed massive support from fans of the franchise. Based on the books by Andrew Peterson, the series has raised over 8.2 million dollars thanks to more than 10,000 investors, making it one of the largest collectively funded 3D animation productions.
A story of courage and discoveries
The series' plot follows the adventures of the Igiby family as they uncover hidden secrets from their past, confront the fearsome Fangs of Dang, and seek their place in the world. In this new season, titled The Ice Prairies, the story takes a more challenging turn. Separated after the events in Dugtown, the characters must overcome trials of loss, endurance, and love, using their special abilities and family unity as their greatest strength.
Characters and challenges
- The Igiby family faces new threats as they try to reunite.
- The Fangs of Dang continue their pursuit, forcing them to seek refuge in unknown lands.
- New creatures appear such as flabbits, sea dragons, and the enigmatic toothy cows.
A cast with big names
For this new season, the series features a renowned cast that brings the main characters to life:
- Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings).
- Jodi Benson (The Little Mermaid).
- Kevin McNally (Pirates of the Caribbean).
- Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey).
- Matthew Rhys (The Americans).
- Henry Ian Cusick (Lost, The 100).
Innovative animation with Unreal Engine
One of the most striking aspects of The Wingfeather Saga is its innovative animation process. Developed by Shining Isle Productions, the series combines 3D CGI animation with hand-painted 2D environments, achieving a unique visual style. Thanks to the implementation of the Unreal Engine graphics engine, the team has managed to give the series a detailed aesthetic and cinematic lighting that highlights the fantasy of the universe.
"The third season of The Wingfeather Saga promises to take the Igiby family to the limits of their endurance as they face their destiny in an increasingly dangerous world."
Where to watch the series?
Episodes of The Wingfeather Saga can be watched on the Angel Studios platform, where fans can enjoy previous seasons while awaiting the release of The Ice Prairies in the fall of 2025.