Lego Dimensions (film)

The Dimensions is a 2022 computer-animated comedy adventure action film based on the Traveler's Tales videogame of the same name. produced by Warner Animation Group and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the sixth installment in the LEGO Extended Universe (LEU) and the follow-up to The Lego Movie Sequel (2017) and The Lego Ninjago Movie (2018) and The Billion Brick Race (2019). . The film was released on August 22, 2022 internationally and on September 6, 2022 in the United States.

The film is written and directed by Phill Lord and Christopher Miller and stars Chris Pratt as Emmet, Elizabeth Banks as Wyldstyle/Lucy, Will Arnett as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Michael Cera as Dick Grayson/Robin, Rosario Dawson as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, Elijah Wood as Brody Reyes, Emma Stone as Jane Dangerburger, Zach Woods as Zane, Dave Franco as Lloyd and Samuel L. Jackson as "The Beginning".

The film spawned one director's cut: The Lego Dimensions Movie: Original Cut in 2027 and two-part sequel, with the Episode 1 in 2028, and Episode 2 in 2029.

Synopsis
LEGO in association with Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures, present LEGO's The Lego Dimensions Movie; which shows us that when an interdimensional rivalry begins that threatens to endanger the safety of everyone in the multiverse, the greatest heroes are urgently united as they face the greatest test yet, as the fate of everything before the war depends on their actions.

Cast

 * Chris Pratt as Emmet.
 * Elizabeth Banks as Wyldstyle/Lucy
 * Elijah Wood as Brody Reyes
 * Will Arnett as Bruce Wayne/Batman
 * Dave Franco as Lloyd
 * Michael Cera as Dick Grayson/Robin
 * Rosario Dawson as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl
 * Michael Peña as Kai.
 * Alison Brie as Princess Unikitty
 * Charlie Day as Benny
 * Stephanie Beatriz as General Sweet Mayhem
 * Morgan Freeman as Vitruvius
 * Jenny Slate as Harley Quinn
 * Samuel L. Jackson as "The Beginning"
 * Ralph Fiennes as Alfred Pennyworth
 * Kumail Nanjiani as Jay
 * Tiffany Haddish as Queen Watevra Wa'Nabi
 * Emma Stone as Jane Dangerburger
 * Anika Noni Rose as Frankie Reyes
 * Zach Woods as Zane
 * Abbi Jacobson as Nya
 * Dwayne Johnson as Mr. Wonderful
 * Gary Oldman as Lord Vortech (post-credit scene; uncredited)

Production
In February 2018, a major fourth spin-off of The Lego Movie booked for 2022 was announced.

In December, Phill Lord and Christopher Miller stated that they had been working as directors and writers on the film and that they completed an outline.

In April 2019, Phill Lord and Christopher Miller confirmed that the fourth spin-off of the franchise would be called "The Lego Dimensions Movie" and would act as a crossover of all the previous films. Dan Lin also mentioned in an interview that; Despite the title, the film would not be based essentially on the 2015 video game LEGO Dimensions, as it is making its own version of the story with whatever has been built in previous tapes.

In December 2019, development of the film was put on hold due to the temporary loss of the film rights to LEGO by Warne Bros. which would be renewed in April 2020. By the time development resumed, it was announced that the script it had been completed.

In October 2020 the official launch date was announced, being July 18, 2022.

In January 2021, it was announced that the release date would be pushed back to September 6, 2022. It was announced that all voice actors from previous films would return. Soon after, Morgan Freeman said he would return to his role as "Vitruvios", although he would have a small participation.

The first official poster was released on March 24, 2022 and the first official trailer on April 1 alongside the animation "Wyldstyle Easter Eggs Game".

At the end of the month, an additional viral marketing campaign began on Twitter on the movie's accounts, with polls to vote for your favorite faction.

At San Diego Comic-Con, LEGO had a special panel showing exclusive footage and a teaser trailer that was leaked online shortly after.

Theatrical
The Lego Dimensions Movie had its world premiere at the Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles on August 22, 2022 and opened in the United States on September 6, 2022. It was the last film released on LEU's Wave One.

In the United States and Canada, the film opened at number one in its opening weekend with more than $ 77.1 million, which was the second-highest debut in September, behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. ($ 87.2 million). It became a box office success for the studio with a budget of $ 85 million, in one of the highest grossing films of 2022 and the 21st highest grossing animated film.

Post-credits scenes
Main Article: List of Post-credits scenes