Shantae The Half Genie Hero (Film)

Shantae The Half-Genie Hero (also referred to as Shantae and released in the United Kingdom as such)[8]is a 2001 computer-animated comedy film based on Wayforward's video game series of the same name,[9]produced by Renegade Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures Releasing. It was directed by Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly in their directorial debuts[10]and written by Jon Vitti.[11]The film features the ensemble voices of Vivica A. Fox , Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Kate McKinnon, Sean Penn, Tony Hale, Keegan-Michael Key, Bill Hader, and Peter Dinklage.[12]

Shantae The Half-Genie Hero was released in the United States and Canada on August 17, 2001. The film was a box office success, grossing over $352 million worldwide and becoming the third highest-grossing film of all time to be based on a video game, behind Super Mario Brothers and Street Fighter. A sequel was released on July 18, 2003. The film had Positive reviews from critics who praised the animation and voice acting but criticized the story and humor.

Release
Shantae The Half-Genie Hero was originally planned to release in Holiday 2000, But was pushed to August 17, 2001 because Nickeloden Releasing Rugrats In Paris The Movie.