The magical adventure continues! The film adaptation of Margit Auer’s bestselling children’s book series featuring illustrations by Nina Dulleck, Die Schule der magischen Tiere (School of Magical Animals), was an astounding success, selling over 1.7 million tickets and winning two “Lolas” (German Film Awards for the film with highest attendance and for the best visual effects). On September 29, 2022, Part 2 of the series premiered on the big screen to continue the success story. The film rose immediately to number one on the German movie charts.
Premiering on 741 screens, “School of Magical Animals 2” was the biggest and most successful film release in 2022 and the biggest release of a German film in almost five years –with more than 2.7 million visitors so far (status: February 2023).
New animals will be added with each movie. On September 26, 2024, The School of Magical Animals 3 premiered on the big screen. With over 580,000 viewers during its opening weekend, the film soared to the top of the box office charts. By its eighth weekend, it had sold over 2.7 million tickets, becoming the most-watched German film of 2024. It also made history as the first German film since 2020 to surpass the 3-million-viewer milestone, earning the prestigious Golden Screen award. The School of Magical Animals 4 is set to follow in October 2025.
In addition to the feature films, a TV series (2026), a casting show and live concerts are being planned, promising a continuous media presence until 2028.
These films highlight the issues kids can face at school, from bullies to friends and finding the strength to be your true self. The animals guide their chosen human partners through all manner of troubles. Even if, at first, some kids are not so enthusiastic about their animal, in the end, these loveable creatures prove to us all that, like their young companions, there’s more to them than meets the eye.
