ROBLOX: The Movie

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"We're reimagining the animated film experience."

- Roblox's reveal of the existence of the movie

"The world was not always a friendly place."

- Tagline for the film

Roblox: The Movie (also referred to as the Roblox Movie) is an upcoming 2024 American comedy-drama action-adventure film with CGI animation produced by DreamWorks Animation, and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is based on popular gaming platform Roblox. This film will also include YouTube celebrity Albert Aretz, known on YouTube as Flamingo. It is planned to be released on July 17, 2024 in the USA, July 24, 2024 in Canada, and July 31, 2024 worldwide. This film is part of the larger RCU (Roblox Cinematic Universe).

With significant hype, the film is expected to be a major success at the box office, with one estimation predicting it may gross as much as $1 billion. Following these estimates, DreamWorks announced in February 2024 its intent to launch an entire franchise with a TV show and video game. They also announced a sequel titled, Roblox: The Movie 2: JULIEN's Revenge, with an estimated release date in 2029. Shortly after, DreamWorks announced two spin-off prequel films, one titled Roblox: The Movie: Chad's Adventure, and the other titled Roblox: The Movie: Builderman Begins. There are now also rumors of a third film in the main series, currently in development. As well as this, Roblox released a series of updates to Roblox Studio, tailored towards professional animated filmmaking. These updates collectively became known as Roblox Studio 2024.

Synopsis
A Robloxian named Jake (Oscar Isaac), a citizen of a place in the Metaverse called Planet Builder, has no friends and has always been alone, being made fun of constantly. When hacker 1x1x1x1 (Mark Wahlberg) starts trying to destroy Planet Builder, Jake teams up with Robloxians such as Melvin (Chris Evans), Jesse (Jessica Chastain), Omar (Ed Helms), Chad (Mark Ruffalo), Builderman (Ben Affleck), Donny (Steve Carell), Flamingo (Albert Aretz), and must travel on an adventure to the end of their universe to find Builderman (Ben Affleck) to help save Planet Builder from 1x1x1x1.

Logo Variant
At the beginning of the movie, the DreamWorks Animation SKG has a unique variant. When the logo is almost completely shown, Chad walks onto the scene, confused where he is. He then sees Donny, who punches him and takes his place. Donny then chuckles and winks at the screen.

Main Plot
Planet Builder is a peaceful planet inhabited by citizens of the Roblox Metaverse known as Robloxians. Robloxians love creating and visiting games and other experiences across realms. Builderman (Ben Affleck) is the overlord of the Metaverse, and he always tries to make sure the Metaverse is in balance. Teenage Robloxian Jake (Oscar Isaac) is always alone, while other Robloxians constantly make fun of him. Jake wishes that others would simply respect him. Another planet is shown, called Planet Hacker. Planet Hacker is home to many villains in the Metaverse. This group of hackers is led by 1x1x1x1 (Mark Wahlberg). He plots to eventually release all hackers and villains to attack Planet Builder. Jake finds out about this plan and attempts to notify every Robloxian on Planet Builder, but few people trust him. But when Melvin (Chris Evans), Jesse (Jessica Chastain), Donny (Steve Carell), Flamingo (Albert Aretz), and relatives Laith (Ben Schwartz), Omar (Frank Welker), and Chad (Mark Ruffalo) hear him, they become the only ones to trust him.

They know defeating the hackers will be difficult, so they travel to the end of the Roblox Metaverse to talk to Builderman in order to learn more about hackers such as 1x1x1x1. He then agrees to help them fight the hackers and prevent 1x1x1x1 from destroying the planet. After this, 1x1x1x1 is seen flying towards the protagonists, but instead takes only Donny. The protagonists jump into a portal Builderman has, and travel through experiences Ultimate Driving and Natural Disaster Survival. Then, when they finally figure out his location, they are surprised to have jumped to 1x1x1x1's liar on Planet Hacker. 1x1x1x1 then traps them, and Donny is seen again with an evil grin at the protagonists, telling them that he will betray them. 1x1x1x1 also wants to control their minds. When 1x1x1x1 mind-controls someone, their Roblox accounts are taken and their outfit changes into a energy that 1x1x1x1 uses to survive. The energy his body doesn't use comes back to the user, but in the form of a default avatar. The protagonists then try to escape the cage they're trapped in, but Donny appears and captures Chad, Laith, and Omar, while Jake and the others remaining escape and travel back to the capital city of Robloxia.

1x1x1x1 and Donny are then seen there with a giant robot designed for destruction. The attack starts on Planet Builder and the robot begins destroying buildings. Robloxian Sean brings his relatives Chad, Laith, and Omar, as well as Daniel, back to normal. But after they defeat the some of the hackers, including Donny, 1x1x1x1 comes to personally fight them. After working together to defeat 1x1x1x1, a massive earthquake occurs, and 1x1x1x1 gets revived with a setting called "Power Mode" which is automatically activated when he gets 1,000,000 users' worth of energy. Then, Jake and his friends get ahold of powerful weapons to use against 1x1x1x1, causing him to lose health. But Power Mode increases his energy while in low health, so 1x1x1x1 shoots a massive fireball at Jake and his friends, but Builderman comes on the scene and shoots it back towards 1x1x1x1, causing his avatar to lose all its remaining health, and the giant robot explodes.

After 1x1x1x1 gets defeated, all Robloxians who were mind-control return to their normal states. Builderman can then be seen trying to ban 1x1x1x1 and Donny, but he doesn't have enough power and starts to die. Then all of a sudden, admin Shedletsky (Kevin Hart) appeared and helps Builderman ban 1x1x1x1 and Donny. Builderman's avatar dies shortly after, so Shedletsky takes everything in his account and puts it in a empty user's outfit, causing Builderman to revive but with a different username. He is now called David Baszucki, and still has administrative powers in the Metaverse. Now 1x1x1x1 and Donny are banned for good, and Jake now has made friends with those who helped them. He becomes a legendary adventurer and a hero across the Roblox Metaverse.

Secret Scene
A secret scene plays after the first scene of the closing credits. It starts with 1x1x1x1 and Donny in a maximum-security "Ban Prison" in the depths of Jailbreak. Prisoners begin to notice that 1x1x1x1 and Donny are here. A few of them explained the battle, as they had been made aware of it shortly before being banned. Then all the prisoners start to huddle closer, blocking 1x1x1x1 and Donny's way in a circle. They want to attack 1x1x1x1 and Donny due to the battle. then a prisoner smashes a wall, revealing a hole that goes to space. 1x1x1x1 and Donny fall in the hole, and quickly start to run out of oxygen. Then they begin to freeze, and start to float away, never to be seen again.

Cast

 * Oscar Isaac as Jake - The main protagonist of the film, he is a lonely Robloxian who has lived in Robloxia his whole life and has faced hate and abuse from other Robloxians. He is the first to realize 1x1x1x1's plot to destroy Planet Builder.
 * Chris Evans as Melvin - A playful Robloxian who is always ready to have fun, and is also very knowledgeable about portals, technology, and science. He is Jesse's brother, and one of the deuteragonists of the film.
 * Jessica Chastain as Jesse - A determined Robloxian, always ready for long journeys. She is Melvin's sister, and is one of the main deuteragonists of the film.
 * Mark Wahlberg as 1x1x1x1 - The main antagonist in the film. He is a former administrator of the Roblox Metaverse.
 * Ben Affleck as Builderman (David Baszucki later in the film) - He is the overlord of the Roblox Metaverse, and he always tries to make sure that the Metaverse is in balance. He later dies while trying to ban 1x1x1x1 and Donny. Later in the film, he switches to a different account and is known as David Baszucki. He is one of the tritagonists.
 * Frank Welker as Omar - A Robloxian born with autism who is eager to go on adventures. He is brothers with Chad. He is one of the tritagonists.
 * Welker also voices many background characters such as students, cops, and uninvolved citizens, as well as many additional voices.
 * Mark Ruffalo as Chad - A Robloxian who is brothers with Omar. He likes to be outside, take in fresh air, and loves going on adventures. He is one of the main tritagonists.
 * Bill Hader as Sean - A cousin of Chad and Omar, and brother of Laith. He enjoys fighting criminals, and is also one of the main tritagonists.
 * Ben Schwartz as Laith - An ambitious Robloxian who tries to do things better than anyone else, but always fails. He joins the team of protagonists to try to prove that he does have skills. He is a tritagonist in the film.
 * Steve Carell as Donny - A Robloxian who likes to cheer up Jake if when he feels negative about the 1x1x1x1 battle on the journey to return to Planet Builder. He later betrays Jake and the others, and teams up with 1x1x1x1. He is a major-protagonist-turned-secondary-antagonist in the film.
 * Albert Aretz as Daniel - A Robloxian who tries to make daily humorous videos on Metaverse experiences, and who helps the team to stop 1x1x1x1 from destroying Planet Builder. He is a minor protagonist in this film.
 * Kevin Hart as Shedletsky - A minor character who appears towards the end of the film. He is another famous administrator of the Roblox Metaverse.
 * Jason Sudeikis as Admin - Admin was the very first administrator of the Roblox Metaverse, but later died when 1x1x1x1 betrayed Builderman and the other administrators. Admin is only mentioned and is not seen for the duration of the film.
 * Ed Helms as Asimo - The primary sheriff, Asimo is a minor antagonist in this film.
 * Max Martini as The Narrator - The Narrator is an unseen character who occasionally speaks to the viewer as a narrator throughout the film.
 * Elizabeth Banks as Lily - A minor character who serves as a Roblox administrator.
 * Robert Downey Jr. as SCS - A minor character who serves as a Roblox administrator.
 * Malin Åkerman as Jake's Mom - The mother of Jake.
 * Kurt Russell as Jake's Dad - The father of Jake.
 * Amy Poehler as Mrs. Block - Jake's homeroom teacher at Robloxia High School.
 * Mark Hamill as The Bus Driver - A bus driver for Robloxia High School.
 * Tom Hanks as Mr. Lynn - The principal of Robloxia High School.
 * Pratt Chris Pratt as Jeff - The host of gameshow experience Outlaster.
 * Scarlett Johannson as the Outlaster Announcer - The announcer of gameshow experience Outlaster. They also work at the front desk.
 * Nick Kroll as Noah - A Robloxian who commited a felony and is sentenced to 10 years in prison in Jailbreak. He helps Jake and the others get back to Planet Builder before 1x1x1x1.
 * Tom Butler as Johnny - A Robloxian who gets arrested for breaking into the prison to try to get revenge on the police in Jailbreak. He tries to help Jake and the other protagonists get back to Planet Builder. He is dressed up in a defualt avatar.

Production
In November 2018, drafting for the film's script began in secret by Robert Smigel. The film began recording in April 2021 at DreamWorks Studios at Glendale, CA. Roblox and DreamWorks both partnered to create an improved version of Roblox Studio which allows for professional 3D CGI animation on actual Roblox characters. This version would later be released to the public as Roblox Studio 2024.

In late November 2023, Roblox created a Twitter post with a dark image with no text with it. After initial confusion, it was quickly discovered that, when the contrast of the image is increased, the image is revealed to be of a Roblox experience with a default avatar in between two movie cameras. The bottom of says image then said "We're reimagining the animated film experience." Shortly after this was discovered, both hype and mystery filled the Roblox community.

On December 13, 2023, Roblox wrote a blog post explaining their film partnership with DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures. Alongside this announcement, they revealed that the film had been in the works since 2018, and that its development was nearly finished. The U.S. release date of July 17, 2024 was also revealed.

Franchise
Main article: Roblox: The Movie (franchise) With significant hype, the film is now expected to be a major success at the box office, with one estimation predicting it may gross as much as $1 billion. Following these estimates, DreamWorks announced on February 24, 2024 their intent to launch an entire franchise with multiple TV series and a Roblox experience. Roblox announced shortly after that it would collaborate with Microsoft to develop the Roblox experience based on the film. It is unknown when it will release. Around the same time, Netflix announced that they had secured the rights to create the first TV show for the film as a Netflix Original Series. Its release date of on March 8, 2025 was also announced. DreamWorks also announced a sequel titled, Roblox: The Movie 2: JULIEN's Revenge, with an estimated release date in 2027. Shortly after, DreamWorks announced two spin-off prequel films, one titled Roblox: The Movie: Chad's Adventure, and the other titled Roblox: The Movie: Builderman Begins. The former is expected to release on July 11, 2029, while the latter is expected to do so on April 9, 2031. Along with this, it was announced that Shovelware Animation would join the partnership, to produce future films in the franchise. Roblox: The Movie director Joel Coward has separately announced that a third film is currently in development. There are also now rumors of a new TV series, "Chad & Friends".

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was developed by Musicolor Studio for the film.


 * 1) Dua Lipa - New Rules
 * 2) You're in School
 * 3) DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song
 * 4) Unstoppable/Fall Out Boy - Centuries (LEXIM Remix) (Featured song from Taylor Swift, plays during end credits)
 * 5) You're a Sunflower II · Mixed Version (Plays during end credits)

Experiences featured

 * Jailbreak
 * Ultimate Driving
 * Natural Disaster Survival
 * Work at a Pizza Place
 * Innovation Inc. Spaceship
 * Outlaster
 * Bakers Valley (background)
 * SharkBite (background)
 * Flood Escape 2 (background)
 * Dinosaur Simulator (mentioned)

Bonus Features
The Bonus Features are found in a menu included with Blu-Ray only.

Television Advertisement
During this advertisement, rapid scene changes occur at the end of every dialogue.

Dramatic music begins. Jake: Everyone! 1x1x1x1 is about to attack Planet Builder! Melvin: What!? We'll help you! We need to leave Robloxia and travel across the Metaverse to find Builderman! ​BASED ON THE FAMOUS PHENOMENON A car speeds by, nearly hitting Chad. ​Chad: Woah! Music rapidly cuts. Laith sees a bank and grins. Laith: Can we rob this bank, please? Jake: No! We are heroes, not villains.. Laith: Aw, c'mon! Music starts again. ​DREAMWORKS STUDIOS PRESENTS Fighting scenes between 1x1x1x1 and the group of protagonists are shown. ​Omar: Is it you, Builderman? Builderman's shadow ominously appears. Builderman, in a deep voice: Yes. ROBLOX: THE MOVIE ​In theaters July 17th.

Rating
This film has been rated PG (Parental Guidance) due to:

Violence & Scariness
4/5
 * 1x1x1x1 tries to destroy Planet Builder with the help of his giant robot and Donny.
 * A major battle scene is present near the climax.
 * Some scenes may show some danger.
 * 1x1x1x1 threatens to kill Jake and his friends.

Rude Humor
1/5
 * Towards the beginning, some students make fun of Jake and use humor that may be considered rude.

Movie Trailers and Transcript
See Page: Roblox: The Movie/Trailer Transcripts See Page: Roblox: The Movie/Transcript

Merchandise
Jake, Jesse, Melvin, Chad, Sean, Omar, Laith, Builderman, 1x1x1x1, and Donny action figures are available with purchases of Subway sandwiches. Kraft has produced mac & cheese products based on the film, including those same action figures. They are available at Walmart and Target. The outside of these boxes of Kraft Mac and Cheese show Jake and Chad. The outside of the cups show Melvin and Jesse. The movie's advertising will also be featured on bento boxes, and Thermos water bottles and lunchboxes.

Critical Response
Within its first week of release, Roblox: The Movie received positive acclaim by both critics and audiences. The film was given a Best Animated Feature nomination during the Annie Awards in 2025. It was also nominated for "Best Animated Film" in The Movie Idea Awards and won "Best Voice from an Animated Film" for Oscar Isaac as Jake.

Reviews:
 * Rotten Tomatoes - 98%, "Roblox: The Movie is not only the first video-game movie to ever be good, but also, the first to begin a shared universe."
 * Metacritic - 90%
 * IMDB - 76%
 * Common Sense Media - 80%
 * Unknown - 90%, "This movie is a great way to introduce new audiences into the world of Roblox, and it will also definitely entertain those interested in the franchise."
 * Unknown - 100%, "This film is a great way to advertise Roblox. The film might be dark at some points, but it's also really action-packed and full of fun. This film definitely deserves a sequel."
 * Unknown - 90%, "Great film with great merch, music, characters, and more. Go see it in theaters!"
 * Unknown - 100%, "Awesome film! I would highly recommend watching this film."
 * Unknown - 100%, "Amazing film with a great story, humor, and characters!"
 * Unknown - 70%, "Not great by any means, but still a fun film."

Copyright
'''DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures have accepted the rights to use Roblox, the Roblox logo, and the Roblox slogan. These are owned by Roblox Corporation. All rights reserved. All other elements of the film belong to their respective owners.'''

© 2024 DreamWorks Animation SKG, Universal Pictures, and Roblox Corporation. All rights reserved.

Trivia

 * According to interviews of animation specialists of this film, avatars became increasingly difficult to animate as they got more realistic. They had to animate a maximum of 5000 avatars at once. The software had to be significantly optimized to handle this, which significantly improved the final product of Roblox Studio 2024.
 * This is the first film from DreamWorks to be based on a digital 3D platform.