Pico World: The Movie

Pico World: The Movie (also known as Ameba Pico: The Movie and Ameba Pigg: The Movie in Japan) is a 2020 American CGI-animated action-adventure film produced by New Line Cinema and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is based on the online Japanese virtual world game Ameba Pigg, more specifically its now-defunct English version, Pico World. The film was a moderate success at the box office and received mixed reviews, but was praised for its animation, charming and heartwarming story, and an interesting and unique spin to the original game. Ameba Pigg also saw a resurgence in popularity after the movie’s release.

A made-for-TV prequel starring Ondina is confirmed to be in the works.

Synopsis
Meet Owen, an ordinary Pico who dreams of making it big. He looks up to Ondina, one of the most well-known and successful celebrities in the music and acting industry. After being warned of the dangers of fame and told that he should just give up on his dreams by his one and only idol, Owen proves a point to Ondina, by getting his first acting gig. But he shouldn’t have taken her warnings so lightly, however, as Owen discovers the existence of a secret organization called Ameba who’s mission is to brainwash and distract all of Pico World with mindless entertainment in their plan for world domination. Now forced to team up and joined by a few other friends, it’s Owen and Ondina’s job to save all of Pico World from the clutches of Ameba, once and for all.

Plot
TBA

Cast

 * Josh Keaton as Owen Tackett, a young and naive boy who has a talent for acting and aspires to make it in the entertainment industry. He idolizes the pop star phenomenon, Oceane. He can be a bit jealous and condescending at times, but still has a good heart.
 * Sabrina Carpenter as Ondina, an already established and successful pop star and actress. She genuinely loves her fans dearly, but comes off as rude and self-conceited to those who want to break into the entertainment business and appears like she discourages them and wants them to give up, but in reality, is just concerned about how the industry will change them. Ondina is confirmed to only be a stage name, her birth name has yet to be revealed.
 * TBA as Chloe, the mastermind behind Ameba and the main antagonist.

Critical response

 * Rotten Tomatoes: 71% - “Although flawed and a bit cliché in some aspects, Pico World: The Movie brings a charmingly fun, entertaining and witty spin to an almost-forgotten game that will sure to give anyone who played the game in their childhood a sense of nostalgia.”
 * IMDb: 6/10
 * CinemaScore: B
 * Common Sense Media: 4/5