Jordin Sparks Releases Upbeat New Song for 'Pout-Pout Fish' Movie

The pop star voices a character in the animated film and contributes the end credits track "Coming Back to Me".

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Jordin Sparks, the winner of American Idol season 6, is lending her voice and musical talents to the upcoming animated film "The Pout-Pout Fish". In addition to voicing the character of Shimmer, a mystical pink Siamese fighting fish, Sparks has recorded the upbeat end credits song "Coming Back to Me" for the movie. The track has a retro feel reminiscent of Jackson 5 hits from the late 1960s and early 1970s, with clap-powered percussion and lyrics about self-discovery and finding one's true self.

Why it matters

Sparks' involvement in "The Pout-Pout Fish" further establishes her as a versatile entertainer who can seamlessly transition between acting, singing, and recording new music. The film is based on a popular children's book series, so Sparks' participation will help introduce her to a new, younger audience and expand her fanbase.

The details

In the film, Sparks voices Shimmer, a key character who encounters the titular pouty fish, Mr. Fish, on his oceanic journey. The movie also features the vocal talents of Nick Offerman, Miranda Otto, Remy Hii, and Amy Sedaris as other vibrant sea creatures. "Coming Back to Me," Sparks' upbeat end credits song, is described as having a retro sound reminiscent of classic Jackson 5 hits, with clap-powered percussion and lyrics about self-discovery and embracing one's true self.

  • The Pout-Pout Fish film hits theaters on March 20, 2026.
  • Jordin Sparks last released an album in 2024 titled No Restrictions.

The players

Jordin Sparks

An American Idol season 6 winner-turned-hitmaking pop star who has scored three top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and two top 10 albums on the Billboard 200.

The Pout-Pout Fish

A children's book series that has become a New York Times best-seller and was named one of the top 10 best children's books of the year by TIME magazine in 2008.

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What they’re saying

“I love animated films and had so much fun voicing Shimmer. This song is so much fun and I had a blast recording it. I imagined myself and my son dancing at the end of the movie together and tried to embody that feeling on 'Coming Back to Me'! It's about discovering how important you are and realizing you have people who care and help you along your way. We can all, kids to adults, use that reminder.”

— Jordin Sparks (Billboard)

What’s next

The Pout-Pout Fish film is set to hit theaters on March 20, 2026, giving audiences their first chance to hear Jordin Sparks' new song "Coming Back to Me" and see her voice the character of Shimmer.

The takeaway

Jordin Sparks' involvement in The Pout-Pout Fish movie, both as a voice actor and a music contributor, showcases her versatility as an entertainer and her ability to connect with a younger audience through her work in family-friendly animated projects.