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Backyard Sports: The Animated Special

2026Movie11 min

Animation Comedy

86

ExcellentGoodWatch score

86

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

It’s Opening Day at Steele Stadium. But team superstar Stephanie ‘Bubbles’ Morgan is in crisis. She’s lost her gotta-have-it, never-play-without-it lucky bubble gum! With just 30 minutes until game time, the Backyard kids embark on a wild mission to track it down and save their season.

Good for

Family movie night
Friends night
Party vibe

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You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for brutality, big ideas or scares.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by: Mike Roberts
Written by: Christopher Waters, Joe Purdy
Produced by: Christopher Waters, Ari Daniel Pinchot, Lindsay Barnett
Music by: Jonny Shorr

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Facts

January 24, 2026 · 11 min · Animation, Comedy, Family

Released: January 24, 2026
Runtime: 11 min
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family
Original language: English
Made in: United States, Ireland

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Backyard Sports: The Animated Special worth watching?"

Questions about Backyard Sports: The Animated Special

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Backyard Sports: The Animated Special worth watching?

86

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.6).

Is Backyard Sports: The Animated Special okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Backyard Sports: The Animated Special make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Backyard Sports: The Animated Special?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.