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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025), directed by Matt Danner, starring Aaron D. Harris and Chris Diamantopoulos.

10 12/04/2025 BR Animation, Comedy and Family 1h 18m

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When laidback Greg finds himself at odds with his dad's outsized expectations, pressure builds to turn his act around. After a series of hilarious near disasters, Greg's dad presents him with an ultimatum that just might challenge his wimpy ways for good.

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  • Film 5 of 5 in Diário de Um Banana (Animação) Coleção, by release order
  • Film 7 of 7 by Matt Danner in the catalogue

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  • Matt DannerDirector
  • Jeff KinneyProducer, Screenplay
  • Adam HochstatterOriginal music
  • John PaesanoOriginal music

Diário de Um Banana (Animação) Coleção

The franchise in release order. 5 films.

About the film

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw is a 2025 animated comedy film based on the 2009 book of the same name by Jeff Kinney. It is the eighth installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series, the fourth animated film in the series, and a direct sequel to Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023). It is also the second adaptation of The Last Straw, after elements of the book were previously adapted into the 2012 live-action film Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.

The film was announced in July 2025 alongside its sequel The Getaway (2026), and was released on Disney+ on December 5, 2025. It received generally mixed reviews from critics.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw is a 2025 animated comedy film based on the 2009 book of the same name by Jeff Kinney. It is the eighth installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series, the fourth animated film in the series, and a direct sequel to Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023). It is also the second adaptation of The Last Straw, after elements of the book were previously adapted into the 2012 live-action film Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.

The film was announced in July 2025 alongside its sequel The Getaway (2026), and was released on Disney+ on December 5, 2025. It received generally mixed reviews from critics.

Premise

Middle schooler Greg Heffley finds himself continually at odds with his father, Frank's, outsized expectations. Believing his son is too "wimpy," Frank threatens to send Greg to Spag Union Military Academy, forcing Greg to desperately attempt to prove he can "toughen up" and handle responsibility.

Voice cast

Aaron D. Harris as Greg Heffley. He was previously voiced by Brady Noon and Wesley Kimmel.

Chris Diamantopoulous as Frank Heffley

William Stanford Davis as Troopmaster Barrett

Jude Zarzaur as Rowley Jefferson. He was previously voiced by Ethan William Childress and Spencer Howell.

Erica Cerra as Susan Heffley

Hunter Dillon as Rodrick Heffley

Gracen Newton as Manny Heffley

Ellis Myers as Fregley. He was originally voiced by Christian Convery.

Jill Basey as Mrs. Canfield

Bashir Salahuddin as Mr. Warren

Jabari Banks as Lenwood Heath

Randy Pearlstein as Robert Jefferson

Abhiram Gulati as Chirag Gupta. He was originally voiced by Veda Maharaj in the first film.

Sanjay Rao as Mr. Gupta

Punam Patel as Mrs. Winsky

Lila Bahng as Patty Farrell

Dashiell McGaha Schlettee as Ricky Fisher

P.L. Brown as the Priest of Plainview Church

Grey DeLisle as the organ player of Plainview Church

Enzo Valdez as Mikey

Kyrie Neriah Kennedy as Weston Woods

Reception

On Decider, Critic John Serba gave the movie a "Stream It" verdict. He noted that while Greg Heffley is still "kind of a jerk," he is learning to be less so. Serba pointed out that the film is an improvement over previous animated entries because it is "more structurally and thematically sound," focusing on the father-son dynamic. He praised the "reasonably strong final stretch" that offers a warm message about family and growing up without being overly sentimental.

Plugged In stated that the movie is "predictably filled with slapstick violence and grossout gags," which might cause some parents to roll their eyes. However, it praised the movie's "very sweet messages" about the importance of integrity, hard work, and family. The review highlighted the strong positive elements, such as Susan Heffley's wisdom about parenting and Frank's realization that simply showing up for his son is a valuable lesson. It ultimately gave the film "merit badges for its messages."

On Common Sense Media, the notes on what parents need to know. It mentions the cartoon violence (e.g., a dog bite, a raccoon attack) and crude language ("butt," "stupid"), but notes it sticks to its PG rating. The main positive message highlighted is that lying, keeping secrets, and taking shortcuts don't pay off, emphasizing themes of responsibility and integrity.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw at IMDb

Text from Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid:_The_Last_Straw_(film)

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What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw about?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw: When laidback Greg finds himself at odds with his dad's outsized expectations, pressure builds to turn his act around. After a series of hilarious near disasters, Greg's dad presents him with an ultimatum that just might challenge his wimpy ways for good.

Who directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw was directed by Matt Danner in 2025.

Who stars in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw?

The cast of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw includes Aaron D. Harris, Chris Diamantopoulos, Erica Cerra, Hunter Dillon and Jude Zarzaur.

How long is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw runs for 78 minutes, or 1h18.

Where can I watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw is available on Disney Plus. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.

What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw based on?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw is based on Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.

What is the correct order of the Diário de Um Banana (Animação) Coleção films?

The Diário de Um Banana (Animação) Coleção franchise has 5 films in the catalogue. In release order: Diário de um Banana; O Diário de um Banana: As Regras do Rodrick; Diário de um Banana no Natal: Casa dos Horrores; Diário de um Banana: A Gota d'Água; Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway.

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