Wikimedia Commons/Madeline movie Movie Beloved children's classic Madeline returns in a new animated musical film, reimagined for a new generation nearly 30 years after the live-action movie. March 14, 2026 AceShowbiz - The cherished and bestselling children's book Madeline is set to return to the big screen nearly three decades after its first live-action adaptation. Originally published in 1939 by Ludwig Bemelmans, Madeline has since grown into a treasured series with numerous sequels penned by Bemelmans and later his grandson, John Bemelmans Marciano.