Rocket Monkeys: The Movie.

Rocket Monkeys: The Movie is a Canadian animated film based on the television series Rocket Monkeys. It was released in Canada on March 1, 2019 and is directed by Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson.

Plot:
The film begins with the Rocket Monkeys, Wally and Gus, being sent on a mission to retrieve an artifact from a planet. They are accompanied by their robot companion YAY-OK. The monkeys manage to get the artifact but accidentally destroy it in the process of retrieving it. As a result, they are fired from their job at the Galactic Space Institute (GASI).

Distributed:
The film was released in Canada on March 1, 2019. It is distributed by Breakthrough Entertainment and Hornet Films. The film will be released in United States on March 1, 2019.

Soundtrack:
The film's soundtrack was released on February 28, 2019 by Breakthrough Entertainment and Hornet Films. The soundtrack features songs from the film performed by various artists as well as the original score composed for the film by Mark Mothersbaugh. It was released on CD, digital download and streaming services.

Animation:
The film is animated by Atomic Cartoons in Vancouver, British Columbia. The animation style of the film is similar to that of the television series Rocket Monkeys but with a more cinematic look. It also features hand-drawn animation in addition to the computer animation used for the series.

Similars To:
The film is similar to The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, as both films are based on animated television series and feature a mix of 2D and 3D animation.

Trailers:
The first trailer for the film was released on December 21, 2018. The second and final trailer was released on February 1, 2019. Both trailers were attached to screenings of Breakthrough Entertainment's films such as A Dog's Way Home (2019), Wonder Park (2019) and Breakthrough (2019).

Development:
The film was announced in October 2018. It is directed by Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson, who also created the television series Rocket Monkeys. Production began on November 1, 2018 at Atomic Cartoons' studio in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Casting:
The film features the voices of Seán Cullen as Wally and Gus Monkey, David Berni as YAY-OK and Mark McKinney as Lord Peel. It also features the voice of Teresa Pavlinek in a new role.

Release:
The film was released in Canada on March 1, 2019. It is distributed by Breakthrough Entertainment and Hornet Films.

Screening:
The film had a special screening at the Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas in Toronto, Ontario on February 28, 2019 which featured a Q&A with the cast and crew.

Home media:
The film was released on DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray in Canada on March 5, 2019 by Breakthrough Entertainment. It will be released in United States on March 5, 2019 by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

Reception:
The film 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 7/10.

Box office:
The film grossed $1 million in Canada and $2 million in United States for a worldwide total of $3 million.

Accolades:
The film was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards but lost to Snowtime!.

Legacy
A sequel is in development and will be released on March 1, 2020. It will be directed by Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson.

Categories
2019 filmsEnglish-language films2010s animated comedy filmsCanadian animated feature filmsAnimated space adventure filmsRocket MonkeysFilms based on television seriesBreakthrough Entertainment FilmsHornet Films FilmsAtomic Cartoons Animated Movies

Trivia:
The film is the first animated feature film based on a Canadian television series.