Pumuckl premiere in Penzing: mayor in goblin look thrilled!

Pumuckl premiere in Penzing: mayor in goblin look thrilled!

The premiere of the new film “Pumuckl and the Big Misunderstanding” was celebrated at the Cineplex Penzing on November 2nd, 2025. Numerous invited guests from politics and business came to the glamorous event, including the families of the Penzing film studios. What particularly caught the eye was Mayor Peter Hammer, who appeared dressed in a Pumuckl outfit, which caused laughter and a good atmosphere. The Augsburger Allgemeine reports on the warm welcome from the theater director Camisha Epple and the founders Helga and Werner Rusch.

Filming for the film began in June 2024 at Penzing Studios and lasted an impressive 100 days, with scenes also filmed at the Bavarian State Opera. Florian Brückner makes his debut in the role of carpenter Florian Eder and brings a breath of fresh air into the story. The voice of the popular Pumuckl is provided by Max Schafroth, who receives an AI adaptation of the legendary voice of Hans Clarin. This ensures that the figure retains the rustic charm of the original while at the same time exploiting new technical possibilities.

Content and charm of the film

The plot of the new film revolves around Florian Eder, who helps the widowed boss Brundi repair a broken maypole carousel. Meanwhile, Pumuckl is dissatisfied and decides to set off for Munich to find a new master. After an exciting odyssey, he is finally rediscovered by Eder - a true adventure that is said to be full of puns and retro flair.

The new production is based on the long-running and popular story of “Master Eder and his Pumuckl,” created by Ellis Kaut. This began in 1961 as a radio play series and over the years developed into a television series, several films and even a musical. Pumuckl, the red-haired goblin, remains a loyal companion at Eder's side, and the bond between the two characters is also the focus of the new film. During the premiere, those involved talked about their childhood memories that they associate with the character Pumuckl - a sign that the stories from back then are still deeply touching today.

A new Pumuckl for new generations

The first episode of the original series aired on February 21, 1962 and was popular until the final episode on December 30, 1973. A total of 90 episodes were produced in which the mischievous goblin brought untold fun to both children and their parents. With his characteristic yellow shirt and green trousers and the inimitable voice of Hans Clarin, Pumuckl enchanted several generations over the years. On Wikipedia you can find out more about the history of its creation and how the series still has an impact today.

If you want to dive deeper into the legacy of this beloved character, the entire history of Pumuckl and the associated productions is available, for example IMDb documented in detail. The new film brings back the stories of Pumuckl in a modern look and invites young and old to enter the world of the funny goblin and his master. An example of the timeless appeal of these charismatic characters can be found in the fact that the humorous elements appeal to both children and adults - each in their own unique way. That makes this film a must-see for all Pumuckl fans!