Atomic Puppet: The Movie (2018)

Atomic Puppet: The Movie is a 2018 live-action/animated film based on the Canadian animated television series of the same name. The film follows Joey Felt and Captain Atomic, who are transformed into a powerless sock puppet and must team up to become Mega City's newest superhero duo in order to stop Mookie from taking over the city.

The film was released direct-to-video on August 14, 2018 by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

Critical reception for Atomic Puppet: The Movie was mixed, with some praising the film's visuals and humor, but others felt that it was too similar to other superhero films.

Plot:
Mookie, Captain Atomic's former sidekick, has taken over Mega City and transformed its citizens into puppets. Joey Felt and Captain Atomic must team up to stop Mookie and save the city.

Distributed:
Atomic Puppet: The Movie was released direct-to-video on August 14, 2018 by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

Soundtrack:
The film's soundtrack was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.

Animation:
The film's animation was provided by Technicolor Animation Productions and Mercury Filmworks.

Similars To:
The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

The Incredibles 2 (2018)

Big Hero 6 (2014)

Development:
The film was in development as early as 2015, with Jerry Leibowitz and Mark Drop serving as writers and executive producers. In 2016, it was announced that the film would be released direct-to-video.

Casting:
Eric Bauza reprised his role as Joey Felt/Nuclear Boy from the television series. Carlos Díaz and Kristina Nicoll also reprised their roles as Phil and Vivian Felt from the television series.

Release:
The film was released direct-to-video on August 14, 2018.

Screening:
The film screened at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival on June 11, 2018.

Home media:
Atomic Puppet: The Movie was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on August 14, 2018.

Box office:
The film grossed $5 million worldwide.

Visual effects:[citation needed]
The film's visual effects were provided by Industrial Light & Magic.

The film was nominated for an Annie Award for Best Animated Effects in an Animated Production.

Legacy:
The film has been considered to be a cult classic.