Wereroach!Joey (film)

Wereroach!Joey (film) is a 2023 American 3D computer-animated comedy horror film based on the cartoon tv series character of the same name created by Xilam Animation. The film stars Rob Paulsen as the voice of Joey, a cockroach who transforms into a wereroach during every full moon at night.

The plot follows Joey and his brothers, Dee Dee and Marky, as they try to stop Lady K from taking over Olivia's house while dealing with their own transformation into wereroaches during every full moon.

The film is directed by Jean-Yves Raimbaud and written by Paul Germain, with Jun Falkenstein serving as a co-director. Wereroach!Joey (film) was released in the United States on June 8, 2023, by Universal Pictures.

Plot:
The film follows Joey and his brothers, Dee Dee and Marky, as they try to stop Lady K from taking over Olivia's house while dealing with their own transformation into wereroaches during every full moon.

Distributed:
Wereroach!Joey (film) was distributed by Universal Pictures.

Soundtrack:
The Wereroach!Joey (film) Soundtrack is composed by Heitor Pereira.

Animation:
were created by Jean-Yves Raimbaud and Xilam Animation.

Similars To:
Wereroach!Joey (film) is similar to Tom and Jerry by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, Oggy and the Cockroaches by Jean-Yves Raimbaud, Looney Tunes by Warner Bros., Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! By Hanna-Barbera and Richie Rich/Harvey Comics.

Trailers:
The first trailer for Wereroach!Joey (film) was released on March 5, 2023.

Production:
Wereroach!Joey (film) began production in November 2021.

Development:
Wereroach!Joey (film) was developed by Xilam Animation.

Casting:
Rob Paulsen as the voice of Joey, a cockroach who transforms into a wereroach during every full moon at night. Dee Bradley Baker as the voice of Dee Dee, Joey's older brother who also transforms into a wereroach during every full moon.

Tom Kenny as the voice of Marky, Joey's younger brother who also transforms into a wereroach during every full moon.

release:
Wereroach!Joey (film) was released in the United States on June 8, 2023.

Screening:
Wereroach!Joey (film) had a screening at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 27, 2023.

Home media:
Wereroach!Joey (film) was released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 12, 2023.

Reception:
were positive. Critics praised the film's animation, voice acting, humor, and soundtrack. The film grossed $475 million worldwide against its $125 million budget, making it a box office success.

Box office:
Wereroach!Joey (film) grossed $475 million worldwide against its $125 million budget, making it a box office success.

Accolades:
Wereroach!Joey (film) was nominated for and won various awards, including the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Legacy:
Wereroach!Joey (film) has been considered to be one of the best animated films ever made, as well as one of the best films of 2023.

Categories:
2023 film debuts, English-language films, American films, 3D films, computer-animated films, horror comedy films, Werewolf films, Universal Pictures animated films, Animated comedy films, Xilam Animation

Trivia:
• This is the first animated film to be rated R by the MPAA.