Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is now available on Disney+. This new animated feature film is the second one done in this style through Disney. It is based on the well-known books by author Jeff Kinney, who just released yet another book this past fall titled, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diaper Overload.

This film is directed by Luke Cormican, whose animated credits include 78 episodes of Teen Titans Go. It’s based on the second book by Kinney who also serves as a producer on the film. This particular story has also been produced as a live-action film back in 2011.

LRM Online‘s Manny Gomez spoke with Jeff Kinney about Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. He is a New York Times bestselling author and six-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for “Favorite Book“. As well as the honor of being named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.

During our conversation, we chatted about the animation medium. How he feels that this particular style works even better than live-action as it brings the characters to life in the way they were originally drawn. You can check out the full conversation below!

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Here is the synopsis for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

The riotous antics of angst-ridden, disaster-prone middle school student Greg Heffley continue in “Diary
of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,” focusing this time around on his complicated relationship with older
brother Rodrick. A spikey-haired high school student, Rodrick is lazy and undisciplined and spends way
too much time practicing with his rock band, Löded Diper. While he loves to torment Greg, he ultimately
has a deep affection for his younger brother.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is now available to watch along with the first film on Disney+.