Ninjago (film)


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Ninjago: The Movie is a 2026 computer-animated comedy adventure and martial arts action film based on the toy line of the same name. The film is a sequel to The Lego Ninjago Movie and The Lego Dimensions Movie. It is the tenth installment in the LEGO Extended Universe, and the fifth installment of Wave Two. The film was released on January 28, 2026 internationally and on February 6, 2026 in the United States.

The film is directed by Mke Mitchell and stars Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Michael Pena, Kumail Nanjiani, Abbi Jacobson, Zach Woods, Fred Armisen, Olivia Munn, Jim Conrad, Tabitha St. Germain,  Lee Tockar, Ian James Corlett, Scott McNeil.

The third film in the series, "Ninjago!", will be released on February 11, 2033.

Synopsis
The new chapter of adventures in the LEGO movies: LEGO's Ninjago - The Movie. Years after The Lego Dimensions Movie, the Ninjas face the Overlord, with the help of a renewed form of Spinjitzu, so they must immerse themselves in the history of the Golden Ninja and the creation of the island of Ninjago.

Cast

 * Dave Franco as Lloyd,
 * Michael Peña as Kai
 * Fred Armisen as Cole
 * Kumail Nanjiani as Jay
 * Zach Woods as Zane
 * Abbi Jacobson as Nya
 * Jackie Chan as Master Wu
 * Justin Theroux as Lord Garmadon
 * Olivia Munn as Koko
 * Lee Tockar as Cyrus Borg
 * Ian James Corlett as Clutch Powers
 * Tabitha St. Germain as Mistaké
 * Scott McNeil as Overlord.

Production
By November 2017, a sequel to The Lego Ninjago Movie was "completely canceled" due to poor box office performance and mediocre reception.

In October 2020, Warner Bros. began developing new adaptations on old original LEGO themes, and it was confirmed that a LEGO Ninjago soft-reboot, based primarily on the television series, was in the works.

On January 30, 2019, Warner Bros. announced that the film would be called Ninjago - The Movie and a release date was set for August 6, 2024, with Mike Mitchell as director.

in December 2021, it was decided to develop an independent sequel film, with a smaller budget.

On January 26, 2022, it was revealed that Dan and Kevin Hageman would be the sole writers of the film, and they were asked to write a script faithfully inspired by the first two seasons of the series, and to "exploit their creativity based on that." .

In May 2022, it was announced that the voice actors would return, along with some from the television series.

On October 7, 2022, the development progress of the film was previewed during New York Comic-Con and it was announced that it would be delayed until February 9, 2026, Dan and Kevin said that they "just want time to create a story that people like. "

On January 26, 2023, it was revealed that Ninjago - The Movie was never the original intended title for the film, and that it started out as a joke on Dan and Kevin Hageman.

In March 2024, it was announced that the movie's tone would stick to the series.

In July 2024, it was announced that production had started.

The first trailer for the film was released in August 2025, and a second and third tailers were released in September and January 2026 respectively. An accompanying short, "New Ninjas" was released on January 27, 2026.

Release
Ninjago - The Movie opened in theaters in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2026 and in the United States on February 6. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the script, direction, and visual style. The film was considered by many to be a significant improvement over its predecessor. It had a successful box office, grossing $ 623.5 million worldwide against a production budget of $ 85 million.

Critical response
On the Rotten Tomatoes review aggregator website, Ninjago - The Movie has an approval rating of 89% based on 259 reviews, with an average rating of 7.4 / 10, a significant improvement from its "56% 46%" of its predecessor. The critical consensus of the site reads: "The strangely incredible vision inspired by the original television series, makes Ninjago - The Movie mark a new beginning for all, that strengthens all of its protagonists alongside an exceptionally developed main villain, the pranks solid characteristics of the LEGO minifigures, but the formula of the franchise is not present and seems to be healthy. " On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 85 out of 100, based on 84 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews." Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average rating of "B +" on a scale from A + to F, the same score as the first film, while PostTrak reported that 81% of audience members gave it an average rating. positive rating, and 72% said they would definitely recommend it.

Post-credits scene
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