Little Einsteins: The Movie is a 2025 computer-animated adventure comedy science fiction film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and Lord Miller Productions for by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is based on the Playhouse Disney series of the same name created by Eric Weiner and Douglas Wood and co-produced, written and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller who directed De Blob (2024). The film follows the Little Einsteins on their biggest mission ever as they search for the legendary Music Core to destroy a malevolent cosmic entity from collapsing the multiverse. Jacob Tremblay, Mia Talerico, Ashley Liao, Issac Ryan Brown, Nick Kroll, Sharlto Copley, Nicholas Hoult, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Dave Bautista, Nathan Fillion, Liam Neeson and John Ratzenberger provide their voices for the film's main characters. The film was released on June 11, 2025, and was a box office success, grossing $849 million on a budget of $140 million. It was widely acclaimed, being praised for its visuals, animation, direction, humor, voice acting, story, themes, John Powell's musical score, action sequences and emotional weight. Recipient of several accolades, Little Einsteins: The Movie was chosen by the National Board of Review as the Best Animated Film of 2025. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Best Original Score and Best Original Song and nominated for Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay and was the fourth animated film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. It also won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score at the BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Critic's Choice Movie Awards, and Annie Awards.
Plot[]
Cast[]
Jacob Tremblay as Leo, the leader of the Little Einsteins and Annie’s older brother.
Mia Talerico as Annie, Leo’s younger sister.
Ashley Liao as June Huang
Issac Ryan Brown as Quincy
Nick Kroll as Rocket, the Little Einsteins' ship and a Duobulb.
Sharlto Copley as Kreisaken, a horrific and malevolent cosmic entity who seeks to collapse all the multiverse after being imprisoned outside of reality for hundreds of thousands of years ago and re-imprisoned 20 years ago by Net.
Nicholas Hoult as Net, a jellyfish-like alien known as a Kret who re-imprisoned Kreisaken 20 years ago and the narrator of the movie who helps guide the Little Einsteins to Recaantu.
Will Forte as Larry, Net's joyous, annoying, and enthusiastic robotic companion.
Bill Hader as Harry, Leo and Annie’s dad.
Dave Bautista as Berserker, a highly skilled reptilian alien fighter and loyal follower of Kreisaken sent to kill the Little Einsteins.
Nathan Fillion as Marklaanious Duunlo, a Children of Kreisaken cult member tasked with obtaining the formula for inter-dimensional travel from Rocket's brain.
Liam Neeson as Kulgan, the leader of the Children of Kreisaken cult.
John Ratzenberger as Mr. Krust, the crustacean-like owner of the Stardust Club on Gulakos.
Lord and Miller as additional voices.
Production[]
Release[]
The film was released on June 11, 2025.
Music[]
The film’s score was composed by John Powell with additional music was composed by Batu Sener, Anthony Willis, Paul Mounsey, Markus Siegel and conducted by Gavin Greenaway and recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London. This is the first film Lord and Miller directed that was not scored by Mark Mothersbaugh. Powell wrote leitmotifs for each character and location. For Gulakos, he created instruments that would have been native to the planet's culture.
Credits[]
Disney/Pixar's Little Einsteins: The Movie/Credits
Transcript[]
Little Einsteins: The Movie/Transcript
Opening logos[]
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Reception[]
Box office[]
Critical response[]
The film holds an approval rating of 99% on Rotten Tomatoes. The site's critics' consensus reads: "Boasting with stunning breathtaking visuals, beautiful animation, stellar voice work, hilarious 4th wall breaks, laugh-a-minute gags and a surprisingly thoughtful story, Little Einsteins: The Movie is a satisfying finale for kids and adults who grew up watching the show.”
Accolades[]
| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98th Academy Awards | March 15, 2026 | Best Picture | Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and Darla K. Anderson | Nominated |
| Best Animated Feature | Won | |||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Phil Lord and Christopher Miller | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound | Ren Klyce | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Score | John Powell | Won | ||
| Best Original Song | "We Got Each Other" by J Rice and John Powell | Won | ||
| ACE Eddie Awards | March 28, 2026 | Best Edited Animated Feature Film | Michael Andrews | Won |
| Annie Awards | February 21, 2026 | Best Animated Feature | Little Einsteins: The Movie | Won |
| Animated Effects in an Animated Production | Pav Grochola, Filippo Maccari, Naoki Kato, Nicola Finizio, and Edmond Boulet-Gilly | Won | ||
| Character Animation in an Animated Feature Production | John Chun Chiu Lee | Won | ||
| Allison Rutland | Won | |||
| Character Design in an Animated Feature Production | Shiyoon Kim, Natalie Nourigat | Won | ||
| Directing in an Animated Feature Production | Phil Lord and Christopher Miller | Won | ||
| Music in an Animated Feature Production | John Powell | Won | ||
| Production Design in an Animated Feature Production | Jason Deamer, Josh West, Keiko Murayama, Bill Zahn and Laura Meyer | Won | ||
| Storyboarding in an Animated Feature Production | Phil Lord and Christopher Miller | Won | ||
| Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production | Sharlto Copley | Won | ||
| Writing in an Animated Feature Production | Phil Lord and Christopher Miller | Won | ||
| Editorial in an Animated Feature Production | Michael Andrews | Won | ||
| British Academy Film Awards | February 22, 2026 | Best Animated Film | Little Einsteins: The Movie | Won |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Phil Lord and Christopher Miller | Won | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Sharlto Copley | Nominated | ||
| Best Music | John Powell | Won | ||
| Best Original Song | "We Got Each Other" by J Rice and John Powell | Won | ||
| Golden Globe Awards | January 11, 2026 | Best Animated Feature | Little Einsteins: The Movie | Won |
| Best Original Score | John Powell | Won | ||
| Grammy Awards | February 1, 2026 | Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | Won | |
| Satellite Awards | March 8, 2026 | Best Animated Feature | Little Einsteins: The Movie | Won |
| Best Original Score | John Powell | Won | ||
| Saturn Awards | 2026 | Best Animated Feature | Little Einsteins: The Movie | Won |
| Best Original Score | John Powell | Won | ||
| Seattle Film Critics Society | December 15, 2025 | Best Animated Feature | Little Einsteins: The Movie | Won |
| St. Louis Film Critics Association | December 2025 | Won |
Dubs[]
Disney/Pixar's Little Einsteins: The Movie/Dubs
Gallery[]
Disney/Pixar's Little Einsteins: The Movie/Gallery
Trivia[]
- It is a film adaptation of the animated television series of the same name.
- Rocket and other minor characters speak in the movie.
- It is the series finale.
- The film was inspired by The Spongebob Squarepants Movie, Final Space, Dragon Ball Super's Goku Black arc, and the Rick and Morty episode The Rickshank Rickdemption.
- It is the first film adaptation of an animated series to win several awards.
- It is the fourth animated film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
- It is Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s second collaboration with Pixar after De Blob.
- The film's musical score is composed by John Powell, making it the first film directed by Lord and Miller not to be composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.
- John Powell won his first Academy Award for Best Original Score.