Zig & Sharko: The Movie

Zig & Sharko: The Movie is a 2022 French 3D computer-animated action comedy adventure film produced by Xilam Animation and distributed by Gaumont Film Company, based on the TV series Zig & Sharko created by Olivier Jean-Marie. The film is directed by Éric Omond, written by Mathieu Missoffe and Thomas Szabo, and stars Isabelle Henry, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Kenan Thompson, Bill Hader, Jenny Slate, and Kelsey Grammer. In the film, after years of unsuccessfully trying to capture Marina the mermaid, Zig finally comes up with a plan that he is sure will work. With Bernie's help, he hatches a scheme to kidnap Marina and take her to a faraway island. But Sharko will not let Zig get away with it this time, and sets out to rescue Marina before it's too late.

The film was released in France on March 30, 2022, and was released in the United States on April 7, 2022.

Plot:
After years of unsuccessfully trying to capture Marina the mermaid, Zig finally comes up with a plan that he is sure will work. With Bernie's help, he hatches a scheme to kidnap Marina and take her to a faraway island. But Sharko will not let Zig get away with it this time, and sets out to rescue Marina before it's too late.

Distributed:
The film was released in France on March 30, 2022, and was released in the United States on April 7, 2022.

Soundtrack:
The soundtrack for the film was composed by Heitor Pereira.

Animation:
The film was animated using CGI.

Trailers:
A trailer for the film was released on February 14, 2022.

Development:
In May 2020, it was announced that a feature-length film based on the Zig & Sharko television series was in development.

Casting:
Isabelle Henry, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Kenan Thompson, Bill Hader, Jenny Slate, and Kelsey Grammer were cast as the voices of Zig, Sharko, Bernie, Hades, King Neptune, the Manic Mermaid, and Marina, respectively.

Release:
The film was released in France on March 30, 2022, and was released in the United States on April 7, 2022.

Screening:
The film premiered at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival on June 10, 2022.

Home media:
The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on July 5, 2022.

Box office:
The film grossed $103 million worldwide against its $30 million budget, making it a box office bomb.

Accolades:
The film was nominated for the Annecy Cristal Award at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

Legacy:
Zig & Sharko: The Movie was the first and only feature-length film based on the Zig & Sharko television series.

Categories:
French animated films

2022 animated films

2020s comedy-drama films

Films about hermits

Films set on islands

Films scored by Heitor Pereira

Gaumont Film Company animated films

Xilam Animation

Films directed by Éric Omond

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