The Powerpuff Girls and the Alien Invaders

The Powerpuff Girls Movie: Part III is a 2032 American animated science-fiction superhero film based on the Cartoon Network animated television series of the same name, directed by Randy Myers and Craig McCracken, produced by 20th Century Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation and Cartoon Network Studios and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the third installment in The Powerpuff Girls film franchise that serves as a sequel to 2002's The Powerpuff Girls Movie and 2027's The Powerpuff Girls Movie: Part II. The film stars Catherine Cavadini, Tara Strong, E.G. Daily, Roger L. Jackson, Tom Kane and Tom Kenny reprising their voice roles from the previous films, along with new additions such as Keanu Reeves as King Hodda and Selena Gomez as Queen Zulnor.

Unlike the first two predecessors, which was the first being distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and the second being distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, The Powerpuff Girls Movie: Part III was produced by 20th Century Studios and 20th Century Fox Animation, with animation services provided by Rough Draft Korea Co. Ltd., Mercury Filmworks and Munich Animation, though Cartoon Network Studios was still involved.

Plot
Taking place after the second film, The Powerpuff Girls have been fighting crime and saving the world before bedtime. Suddenly, the girls have been abducted by Alien Invaders and taken to Planet 51. So it's up for Professor Utonium, The Mayor and Sara Bellum to go on a mission to save the girls and find a way to get back to earth and save Townsville together from destroying it by King Hodda.

Cast

 * Catherine Cavadini as Blossom
 * Tara Strong as Bubbles
 * E.G. Daily as Buttercup
 * Roger L. Jackson as Mojo Jojo
 * Tom Kane as Professor Utonium
 * Tom Kenny as Narrator/Mayor
 * Jennifer Martin as Sara Bellum
 * Keanu Reeves as King Hodda
 * Selena Gomez as Queen Zulnor

Development
In July 2028, It was reported that the film was in development at Cartoon Network Studios. Craig McCracken and Chris Savino were to write the script for the film. Donna Castricone produced the film, and Bis and Frank Black was yet again composing new songs for the film.

On November 2028, it was reported that Randy Myers and Craig McCracken had been set to direct the film.

Animation
The film's animation was done by Rough Draft Korea Co. Ltd., Mercury Filmworks and Munich Animation, who had animated the first two films.

Casting
The series' cast members Catherine Cavadini, Tara Strong, E.G. Daily, Tom Kane, Tom Kenny, Jennifer Martin and Roger L. Jackson reprise their roles; with Keanu Reeves and Selena Gomez joining them in the roles of King Hodda and Queen Zulnor.

Music
James L. Venable and Tom Holkenborg were chosen to compose the score. Tom Holkenborg was tasked to capture the music and leitmotifs to stay accurate to the original series.

Trivia

 * Despite Cartoon Network Studios having involvement in the film, Warner Bros. Pictures didn’t distribute it.
 * The fifth Cartoon Network theatrical film, the first being the Powerpuff Girls Movie, the second being Regular Show: The Movie, the third being Angry Birds X: The Fine-Feathered Movie and the fourth being the Powerpuff Girls Movie: Part II.
 * This is the second animated sequel to the television series.

Soundtrack
The Powerpuff Girls Movie: Part III/Soundtrack

Gallery
The Powerpuff Girls Movie: Part III/Gallery

Rating
The Powerpuff Girls Movie: Part II received a PG rating by the Motion Picture Association.

Home media
The Powerpuff Girls Movie: Part III DVD and Blu-ray release date was set for March 7, 2033 and available on Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes on February 22, 2033.