Tafiti: Across the Desert (2026): Cast & Box Office
Tafiti: Across the Desert is a 2026 animated film directed by Nina Wels and Timo Berg, starring Steve Hudson as Bristles, Dustin Semmelrogge and Simon Werner. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Little Dream Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tafiti: Across the Desert About?
The premise of Tafiti: Across the Desert without spoilers.
When his grandfather is bitten by a snake, young meerkat Tafiti embarks on a desert trek to locate a legendary flower said to cure the poisoning. Along the way he is joined by Bristles, a spirited bush pig who believes any adventure is better shared with a friend, and together they brave the scorching sands in hopes of saving Tafiti’s granddad.
Tafiti: Across the Desert Cast & Characters
Steve Hudson leads the cast as Bristles, with Dustin Semmelrogge as MKonga and Simon Werner as Adler. Directed by Nina Wels and Timo Berg; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Steve Hudson as Bristles
- Dustin Semmelrogge as MKonga
- Simon Werner as Adler
- Dela Dabulamanzi as Grandmama, bug, Omama
Also Starring in Tafiti: Across the Desert
· 9 more- Cosima Henman
- Thomas Schmuckert Opapa
- Kathleen Renish Baba, Pelikan Mama, Elephant
- Bürger Lars Dietrich Pinsel
- Mark Rossman Grandpapa, Pelican Dad
- Mike McAlpine MKonga
- Ellen Wagner Tutu, Lizard
- Jeremiah Costello Eagle, Bug
- Moretta McLean Pelican Baby
Tafiti: Across the Desert Box Office
Tafiti: Across the Desert grossed $2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2M
- International
- $2M
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Tafiti: Across the Desert FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Tafiti: Across the Desert, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tafiti: Across the Desert?
Tafiti: Across the Desert runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Tafiti: Across the Desert released?
Tafiti: Across the Desert was released on January 30, 2026.
Who directed Tafiti: Across the Desert?
Tafiti: Across the Desert was directed by Nina Wels and Timo Berg.
More films by Nina Wels Who is in the cast of Tafiti: Across the Desert?
Tafiti: Across the Desert stars Steve Hudson as Bristles, Dustin Semmelrogge as MKonga and Simon Werner as Adler, among 13 credited actors.
How much did Tafiti: Across the Desert make at the box office?
Tafiti: Across the Desert grossed $2 million worldwide.
Does Tafiti: Across the Desert have a post-credit scene?
No. Tafiti: Across the Desert has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tafiti: Across the Desert in?
The original language of Tafiti: Across the Desert is German.
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