Seth Rogen is not telling anyone anything about his Figment movie, but he is telling people he is not done thinking about it. The actor, writer and director made headlines in 2022 when he announced plans to produce an untitled feature based on the little purple dragon from Epcot’s Journey Into Imagination ride. Now, speaking from the Toronto International Film Festival, where he was promoting the Rogen-starring Babies, he has confirmed the project is still alive — even if he refuses to say much beyond that.
Rogen’s Interview at TIFF
Rogen was interviewed about Babies during the festival, and when asked about Figment, he responded with a classic dodge. “I can’t tell you anything!” he said, before adding, “Let me get back to you on that one.” His signature bashful laugh followed.
The joke is that Rogen’s laugh sounds like a dismissal, but he insists the project has not been abandoned. He is just waiting for inspiration to strike.
What Rogen Has Said So Far
Rogen first announced the Figment feature in 2022. Since then, the film has lingered in speculative limbo, with fans wondering if it would ever see the light of day. Now, according to Entertainment Weekly, Rogen has rekindled his passion for the project — or at least made it a priority again.
His interview at TIFF suggests he is still committed to producing the film. He did not confirm a release date, a director, or even a title. He simply said he is still thinking about it.
The NDA Factor
Rogen’s evasiveness could be read as adherence to Disney’s infamously rigid NDA policies. The company is known for keeping tight control over its projects, especially those involving intellectual property. Rogen’s reluctance to share details may be more about legal caution than creative disinterest.
Whether that is the case, the public will likely have to wait until Rogen is ready to say more.
What Rogen Is Working On Now
Rogen is currently busy across multiple fronts. He stars in Babies, written by his wife Lauren Miller Rogen, and in the swinging relationship dramedy The Invite. He is also prepping new seasons of The Studio and Platonic, plus other projects.
A little imagination takes time.
Why This Matters
Figment has been a semi-beloved mascot, appearing in Epcot’s Journey Into Imagination ride. Turning him into a full-length animated feature would be a significant move for Disney. Rogen has the comedy pedigree and the track record to pull it off, having previously worked on Sausage Party, a parody that once targeted Disney films.
The project has lingered in speculative limbo for years, and Rogen’s latest comments suggest it is still in motion. Whether it comes to fruition remains to be seen.
Reading Between the Lines
Rogen’s refusal to talk is the story itself. He is clearly interested in the project, but he is not willing to commit to a timeline or reveal details. That could mean the film is still in early development, or it could mean he is waiting for the right moment to announce something.
Either way, the little purple dragon has a friend in Seth Rogen — and that is enough for now.
The Figment movie may not be coming soon, but it is not dead. Rogen has said as much, in his own cryptic way. Fans will have to keep imagining until he decides to tell them more.
Here is what we know so far:
- Rogen announced the Figment feature in 2022.
- The film has lingered in speculative limbo since then.
- He recently confirmed at TIFF that the project is still alive.
- He declined to confirm a release date, director or title.
- He said he is waiting for inspiration to strike.
Fans have waited years for Figment to move forward, and Rogen’s latest comments suggest the project is still in motion. Whether it comes to fruition remains to be seen.
See the video the story is built around at The A.V. Club.
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