Heavy Traffic (2024 film)

Heavy Traffic is a stop motion black comedy drama adult animated film written, produced, and directed by Wes Anderson. It is a stop motion animated remake of Ralph Bakshi's traditionally animated 1973 film of the same name. The film stars Owen Wilson and Lupita Nyong'o as the main characters, with Adrien Brody, Frances McDormand, Jennifer Lawrence, and Keith David all starring in supporting roles.

A Heavy Traffic reboot was announced by Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Jennifer Lee, along with a Wizards and Cool World remake in celebration of Bakshi's birthday, with Anderson hired to direct it; Wilson, Nyong'o, Brody, and the rest of the cast signed on between March and June 2022. Principal photography lasted from July to October 2022, taking place primarily in Richmond Heights in Missouri.

The film had it's debut at the Sundance Film Festival in February 23, 2024, and had it's worldwide release in June 8, 2024. The film gained overwhelmingly positive reviews from both critics and audiences, with people praising the highly detailed visuals, animation, music, and voice acting. The film went on to win awards for Best Musical Soundtrack and Best Animated Film at the Oscars.