Team Umizoomi: The Movie (2024 film)

Team Umizoomi: The Movie is a 2024 American computer-animated action adventure comedy science fiction film based on the Nick Jr. series of the same name and produced, written and directed by James Gunn in his animation directorial debut. The story takes place 50 years after a new enemy had taken control over the entire world and defeated the team. Bot and Geo are presumed dead while Milli (who hasn't aged due to her size) has been trekking alone fighting Martin Hex's machines. New child actors voice Milli and Geo while Donovan Patton reprises his role as Bot, as new characters join the cast voiced by Ben Mendelsohn, Nathan Fillion, Kimiko Glenn, Susan Sarandon, Keith David, Sean Gunn, Sharlto Copley and Michael Rooker. The film received universal praise for its animation, visual style, story, nonlinear narrative, characters, action sequences, humor, serious tone and voice acting. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The film was released in November 8, 2024 becoming a box office success grossing $1.7 billion.

Cast
Lia McHugh as Milli

Iain Armitage as Geo

Donovan Patton as Bot

Ben Mendelsohn as Martin Hex, a sextipedal humanoid creature who controls the entire planet and is the one who shrunk Milli and Geo.

Nathan Fillion as Conundrum, Hex's top assassin.

Kimiko Glenn as Yuki, one of the Seven daughters of Hex who becomes Milli's friend.

Susan Sarandon as the High Priestess

Keith David as Vincent, one of Hex's most trusted servants.

Sharlto Copley as Squiddy

Michael Rooker as General Tom Stedmoore, the leader of the resistance.

Animation and design
The film's animation was provided by Sony Pictures Imageworks.

Release
The film was released on November 8, 2024.

Music
The film's score was composed by Gunn's frequent collaborator, Tyler Bates.

Transcript
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Critical Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. The site's critic's consensus reads "boasting with stunning animation, visuals, action sequences, emotional moments, humor and stellar voice work, Team Umizoomi: The Movie is a tear-jerking finale for fans of the series.". On Metacritic, it holds a score of 92, indicating “universal acclaim”.

Gallery
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Trivia

 * The film was inspired by the final season of Samurai Jack.
 * The film's animation style was influenced by Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.