The Search for the StoryBots

The Search for the StoryBots is a 2028 American live-action/animated children's adventure film directed by Joe Sichta and written by Kristin Cantrell, based on the characters from the StoryBots educational website and videos.

The film stars the voices of Judy Greer, Jeff Gill, Fred Tatasciore, Gregg Spiridellis, Erin Fitzgerald, Evan Spiridellis, Nate Theis, Franklin, and Hap as the StoryBots. It was released on Netflix on August 12, 2028.

The Search for the StoryBots received positive reviews from critics and grossed $1 billion at the box office.

Plot:
The StoryBots are on a quest to find out what happened to their friends, the Asksters. They travel to different places and ask people if they've seen the Asksters. Along the way, they learn about different cultures and customs. In the end, they find out that the Asksters have been captured by an evil robot called "The Deceptor" and they rescue them.

Distributed:
The film was distributed by Netflix.

Soundtrack:
The Search for the StoryBots (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album for The Search for the StoryBots, released on August 12, 2028 through Walt Disney Records. The score was composed by Joe Sichta and Kristin Cantrell.

Animation:
The film's animation was provided by ReelFX Creative Studios and Cinesite Studios.

Trailers:
A trailer for The Search for the StoryBots was released on July 28, 2028. Another trailer was released on August 5, 2028. A final trailer was released on August 11, 2028.

Production:
Development of The Search for the StoryBots began in early 2027 after Joe Sichta and Kristin Cantrell acquired the rights to adapt the characters from JibJab Bros. Studios in May of that year. Production officially began in October 2027 at ReelFX Creative Studios in Dallas, Texas with Cinesite Studios providing additional animation services.

Casting:
Judy Greer, Jeff Gill, Fred Tatasciore, Gregg Spiridellis, Erin Fitzgerald, Evan Spiridellis, Nate Theis, Franklin, and Hap were cast as the StoryBots.

Release:
The Search for the StoryBots was released on Netflix on August 12, 2028.

Screening:
The film had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival on October 1, 2028. It also screened at the Nashville Film Festival on October 5, 2028 and the San Diego Comic-Con International on July 21–22, 2029.

Home media:
The Search for the StoryBots was released on Digital HD on November 6, 2028 and was released on Blu-ray and DVD on November 20, 2028.

Reception:
The Search for the StoryBots received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 10 reviews with an average rating of 7.5/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "A delightful blend of humor and heart, The Search for the StoryBots should prove a welcome addition to any family's home entertainment library." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 82 out of 100 based on 4 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".

Box office:
The Search for the StoryBots grossed $1 billion at the box office.

Accolades:
The Search for the StoryBots won multiple awards and was nominated for several more. At the 29th Annie Awards, the film won three awards including Best Animated Feature – Independent and Best Music in an Animated Feature Production. It was also nominated for five additional Annie Awards including Best Animated Feature and Best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production (for Judy Greer as Beep). At the Critics' Choice Movie Awards, it was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film but lost to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Legacy:
The Search for the StoryBots is considered to be one of the best animated films of 2028 and has been praised for its animation, music, voice acting, and themes. It has been credited with helping to revive the interest in musical animated films. The film's success has led to plans for a sequel and a television series adaptation.

Categories:
2028 animated films

2010s American animated films

American children's adventure films

American computer-animated films

Animated musical comedy films

English-language Netflix original films

Films about robots

Films scored by Joe Sichta

Films set in the future

JibJab Bros. Studios films

ReelFX Creative Studios films