Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (film; alternate version)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is a 2017 American road comedy film written and directed by David Bowers and co-written by the books' author Jeff Kinney. It was based on the ninth book of the same name, with elements of the seventh, eighth, and tenth books in the series. The film received negative reviews from critics and fans alike, for its new cast, having little to no connection to the first three films, poor comedy, unlikable characters, grossout, pop culture references, bad morals, and overall being a poor grasp of the source material. But what would happen if Jeff Kinney decided to make an adaption of the fifth book in the series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth and was animated?

Premise
Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it's cracked up to be?

As he enters his third and final year of middle school, Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, graduation and even the awkward changes that come with getting older—all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the "ugly truth"?

Changes

 * It would be called Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth.
 * The movie has a different plot to continue the story of the first three films.
 * It would also be the final film in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise.
 * The animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid films made for Disney+ most likely wouldn't exist as a result.
 * The movie would've been produced by Blue Sky Studios.
 * It would be released on March 23rd, 2018.
 * The characters' designs would be similar to the book.
 * Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, and Steve Zahn would reprise their roles as Rodrick Heffley, Susan Heffley and Frank Heffley from the live action films.
 * The gross-out, annoying moments, pop culture references, and other poor attempts at comedy would be heavily toned down or removed.
 * References to selfies, MLG memes, social media, internet celebrities, and cars with engine start buttons would be removed as well.
 * Like the first three live-action movies, character interactions would used as the main source of humor.
 * The Heffleys would act more like their original incarnations and would be a lot more tolerable.
 * Rodrick wouldn't be a stupid jerk who doesn't understand basic things, as he would still be a punk rock, sometimes clueless yet intimidating older brother.
 * Greg would be a snarky yet well-meaning kid, but like his book counterpart, he would be more sympathetic and less abrasive, like the first three movies.
 * He would also learn that friends come and go, and that change can happen at anytime.
 * Susan's massive ego, her immaturity and selfish nature would be heavily toned down as she would care deeply for her family's safety.
 * Frank wouldn't be a boring character as he would still struggle to balance being a strict but fun-loving friend.
 * Manny's annoying nature would be toned down as well.
 * Rowley would have a larger role in the film's plot.
 * Characters from the previous films such as Fregley, Holly Hills and Chirag Gupta would appear in this film.
 * The cancelled television special based on Cabin Fever would've been produced by Blue Sky Studios and aired on Fox on November 23rd, 2017.

Trivia

 * Unlike the book, Greg Heffley also to deal with graduating from middle school.