‘Pirate Mo and the Legend of the Red Ruby’ Sails to More Than 50 Countries Ahead of AFM Premiere as Teaser Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)

“Pirate Mo and the Legend of the Red Ruby” has secured distribution deals in more than 50 countries ahead of its market premiere at the American Film Market. The sales mark a broad international rollout for the animated family adventure, directed by Florian Westermann, co-director of “The Amazing Maurice”.

Recent buyers include Umbrella Entertainment for Australia and New Zealand, FilmHouse for Israel and Skyline Media for Vietnam. DCM Distribution will release the film theatrically in Germany and Austria on 29 April 2027. Based on Kirsten Boie’s novel “Seeräubermoses”, the story follows Mo, a child raised by pirates, who joins cabin boy Hannes and the crew to confront Peg Leg Olle and seek the legendary Blood Red Ruby.