The Incredible Maniac

The Incredible Maniac is a 2021 American 3D animated comedy film produced by Perfect World Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, DreamWorks Pictures, and Warner Bros. Animation to be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures]. It was released on August 27, 2021 by [[Warner Bros. Pictures, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, and DreamWorks Pictures. It received generally negative reviews from the critics, but was a success, grossing $23 billion against a budget of $111,000. Production Distribution rights On November 19, 2017, a bidding war between Universal Pictures, Legendary Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Pictures, where bidding for distribution rights, with Warner Bros. winning distribution rights for $8 million through their animation studio Warner Bros. Animation. Production began on October 22, 2019 and concluded on December 29, 2019. Release The Incredible Maniac was originally scheduled to be released on May 29, 2020, but on March 24, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was delayed to May 28, 2021. It was then moved to a later 2021 date. On November 22, 2020, it was moved to August 27, 2021. Home Media The Incredible Maniac was released digitally on December 7, 2021, and on DVD on January 4, 2022. Marketing The Incredible Maniac's first trailer was released on November 22, 2020. A second trailer was released on May 28, 2021. A third and final trailer released on August 25, 2021, just two days before the movie's release. Critical Response As of December 11, 2021, the film currently has a 22% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Box Office In the United States and Canada, the movie grossed $22 billion, and grossed $1 million worldwide, making it a box office success. Sequel On November 12, 2021, following the success of the first film, Warner Bros. announced that a sequel was in active development with Warner Animation Group taking over animation rights from Warner Bros. Animation. DreamWorks Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer will have no involvement, with New Line Cinema and Annapurna Pictures taking credit rights.