The Hazbin Hotel Movie

"Enjoy your stay."

- Tagline

The Hazbin Hotel Movie is a 2024 American adult-animated comedy film directed by Vivienne Medrano and produced by Gabe Frost and Megan Ellison. Based on the series Hazbin Hotel, it stars Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Blake Roman, Amir Talai, Kimiko Glenn, and Keith David, who reprise their roles from the series, along with newcomers Nick Kroll, Janice Kawaye, Kristen Schaal, Dan Povenmire, and Mr. Lawrence.

The Hazbin Hotel Movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 20, 2023 before its theatrical release in the United States by A24 on October 25, 2023, three days before Medrano's birthday. It received generally positive reviews from critics for its humor, score, and faithfulness to the series, but received some criticism for its animation and story. It grossed $110 million worldwide on a $24 million budget, making it a box-office success.

Premise
"The Hazbin Hotel crew faces a big challenge as a new hotel called the "Grand Helltel" opens just from across the street, interrupting business and bringing them on the verge of bankruptcy. But when they find out about a secret of the hotel kept from the public, they try to expose it to everyone in Hell."

-A24

Voice cast

 * Erika Henningsen as Charlie Morningstar.
 * Stephanie Beatriz as Vaggie.
 * Nick Kroll as Neraka.
 * Janice Kawaye as Mei.
 * Blake Roman as Angel Dust.
 * Amir Talai as Alastor.
 * Kimiko Glenn as Niffty.
 * Keith David as Husk.
 * Kristen Schaal as Darcy.
 * Dan Povenmire as Howard.
 * Mr. Lawrence as Hiro.
 * Alex Brightman as Sir Pentious.
 * Krystal LaPorte as Cherri Bomb.
 * Faye Mata as Katie Killjoy.
 * Joshua Tomar as Tom Trench.
 * Gabriel C. Brown as a bartender.
 * Monica Franco as a Hazbin Hotel guest and a bystander.
 * Jill Harris as a Grand Helltel guest and a stripper.
 * Elsie Lovelock as a bystander, a club singer, and a Grand Helltel guest.
 * Will Stamper as a police officer.
 * Mick Lauer as a police officer and a cameraman.
 * Michael Kovach as a teenager, a Grand Helltel employee, and a bystander.
 * Edward Bosco as a club member, a bystander, and a drug dealer.
 * Michelle Marie as a Hazbin Hotel guest and a construction worker.
 * Haley Tju as a store customer and a stripper.
 * Anna Akana as an investigator.
 * Vivienne Medrano as a club member.
 * Joe Gran as the Egg Bois.
 * Seth MacFarlane as a 666 News interviewer.
 * Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a luxurious Hazbin Hotel guest.
 * Bryan Cranston as a strip club announcer.

Development
The film began development in early 2022, when Vivienne Medrano, creator of Hazbin Hotel, began developing a screenplay for a film based on the series. She stated the reason she was developing one was because that "the series has gained enough attention for a full-length feature film." A24, the distributor of the series, greenlit the project later that year. The film was announced at New York Comic-Con 2022, with a release date of somewhere in mid-to-late 2024. Producers Gabe Frost and Megan Ellison were attached to the project and would produce under their New Eden Pictures and Annapurna Pictures banners respectively. Jeff "Swampy" Marsh and Dan Povenmire, creators of Phineas and Ferb, was announced as co-writer for the film.

Casting
In New York Comic-Con 2022, it was announced that the cast would reprise their roles solely for the film. In November, it was announced that Kristen Schaal, Janice Kawaye, and Povenmire joined the cast in undisclosed roles. In January 2023, Nick Kroll and Mr. Lawrence were attached to the project as the film's antagonists, Neraka and Hiro respectively.

The cast of the pilot, which included Jill Harris, Monica Franco, Edward Bosco, Michael Kovach, Michelle Marie, Mick Lauer, Elsie Lovelock, and Will Stamper, appeared as cameo roles. Their involvement was the subject of wide speculation across social media platforms, despite A24 and Medrano's attempts to keep their involvement confidential.

Animation
Animation for the film were provided by Bento Box Entertainment and Princess Pictures' Princess Bento Studio, along with SpindleHorse Toons and Top Draw Animation. As production was underway, a decision was made to make the film look CG-animated, though still display the 2D-animation. The end credits sequence was animated by yU + co.

Music
Christopher Lennertz composes the score for the film, while Gooseworx and Parry Gripp wrote the original song: "Welcome to the Hazbin Hotel". Other songs featured in the film include: "GDFR", "Video Killed the Radio Star", and "It's Your Thing", while "Joy to the World" plays during the end credits. The official trailer uses "My House," while the teaser trailer plays "Gone".

Release
The Hazbin Hotel Movie held its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 20, 2024. It was originally scheduled for release on August 9, 2024, but was delayed to October 25, 2024 due to post-production problems.

Home media
The film had its digital, DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4K UHD releases on December 17, 2024 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment. It held its first television premiere on Showtime on March 8, 2025.

Critical reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 73% based on 148 critics, with an average rating of 6.59/10. The site's critical consensus says: "Start booking a reservation, because The Hazbin Hotel Movie offers a unique experience for moviegoers that like traveling." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 62 out of 100 based on 41 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews." Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average score of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, while those on PostTrak gave it an 80% positive score, with 64% giving it a definite recommend.