Hatching Pete

Hatching Pete is a heartwarming and hilarious Disney Channel original movie about a shy high school student, Pete Ivey (Jason Dolley), who becomes the unlikely mascot for his school's basketball team, a giant chicken named The Chicken. Pete's best friend, Cleatus Poole (Mitchel Musso), convinces him to take over the mascot role, but Pete's inhibitions disappear when he dons the costume, and he becomes an overnight sensation, capturing the hearts of the school and the town. As The Chicken's popularity soars, Pete must decide whether to reveal his true identity or keep his secret hidden. With a talented cast, including Tiffany Thornton, Josie Loren, and Sean O'Bryan, Hatching Pete is a feel-good comedy that will leave you rooting for the underdog.

You can stream Hatching Pete on: Disney+ Amazon Store

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Hatching Pete include Red Dog, We Bought a Zoo, First Daughter, Frenemies, Bratz, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.