The first 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' movie, based on the first book in the series, was released. The film starred Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley and received mixed reviews but was a box office success.

The second film, 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules', based on the second book, was released. It continued the storyline with the same cast and also performed well commercially.

The third film, 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days', combined elements from the third and fourth books. While still popular, it marked a decline in critical reception.

A reboot of the film series with a completely new cast, 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul', was released. It received overwhelmingly negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office.

An animated adaptation of the first novel was released on Disney+, marking a new direction for the film franchise. Jeff Kinney was involved in the production.

An animated adaptation of the second novel was released on Disney+, marking a continuation of the animated direction for the film franchise. Jeff Kinney was again involved in the production.