Danny Phantom Returns

Danny Phantom Returns is a 2019 American 3D computer-animated supernatural superhero film directed by Butch Hartman and produced by Hartman and Steve Marmel, based on the Nickelodeon television series, Danny Phantom. It is the first installment of the Nickelodeon Cinematic Animated Universe films. The film stars David Kaufman, Grey Griffin, Rickey D'Shon Collins and Colleen Villard as the main characters, as well as all the original characters of the show and features a new characters for the film voiced by Jason Lee and Michael Caine.

It is set for a release in Digital 3D, RealD 3D and IMAX 3D on May 17, 2019, to coincide with the show's 15th anniversary. The film takes place after the events of the series and its series finale, with Danny now retired from being Danny Phantom, and an outcast called Nolan Malthone plans to take over Amity Park for his humiliation from the citizens of the town.

Danny Phantom Returns becomes a critical success, despite its mixed reviews from critics. The film receives the Golden Globe Award, including an Annie Award and an Academy Award.

Plot
One year later, Danny Fenton had retired from being his ghost superhero alter-ego Danny Phantom to focus on his regular life. Returning from school, Jack's father Harvard visits, much to Jack's dismay.

Unbeknownst to anyone, an occult under the name Nolan Malthone arrives to seek revenge on Danny.

Cast
Additional cast members include Cree Summer as Valerie Gray, Jason Marsden as Dash Baxter, Eric Bauza as Kwan, Tara Strong as Star and Tiffany Snow, Aimee Carrero as Paulina, Ron Perlman as Mr. Lancer, Dee Bradley Baker as Lance Thunder, and Martin Mull as Vlad Masters / Vlad Plasmius.
 * David Kaufman as Danny Fenton / Danny Phantom
 * Jason Lee as Nolan Malthone / The Destructor
 * Grey Griffin as Sam Manson
 * Rickey D'Shon Collins as Tucker Foley
 * Colleen Villard as Jazz Fenton
 * Michael Caine as Harvard Fenton
 * Rob Paulsen as as Jack Fenton
 * Kath Soucie as Maddie Fenton

Casting
Jason Lee was chosen to be the main antagonist Nolan Malthone, followed by Michael Caine as Jack Fenton's father Harvard Fenton. The original cast members of the series reprise their roles as their characters, with a few characters voiced by different actors, such as Jason Marsden replacing S. Scott Bullock as Dash Baxter.

Music
Tyler Bates, known for his composing on the Guardians of the Galaxy films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, composes the film's score. Adam Berry, John Debney and David Newman were previously chosen to compose the film. The show's theme song for the film is written by Guy Moon and composed by Bates.

Release
The film opens on May 17, 2019 in RealD 3D, Digital 3D and IMAX 3D. Its theatrical release will be accompanied with a Nickelodeon short film entitled Goddard, a short film based on the Jimmy Neutron franchise.