Jim Button and the Wild 13 is a 2028 American computer-animated adventure fantasy comedy film produced by Warner Animation Group, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Atomic Monster, Animal Logic and Michael Ende Productions and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and written and directed by James Wan and based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Michael Ende. It is a sequel to Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2025). The film stars Blake Cameron James as Jim Button, with Hugh Jackman and Rosalie Chiang as Luke and Princess Li Si respectively. The story follows the adventures of Jim Button and his best friend, Luke the Engine Driver, from the island of Morrowland. Jim, now older and more experienced, learns of his true origins and sets off on a quest to find his birth parents. The journey is perilous as they face the notorious pirate gang, the Wild 13, who seek revenge on Jim and Luke for past grievances. The film was released on May 12, 2028 and received highly positive reviews for its animation, direction, visuals, cinematography, voice acting, characters, humor, musical score, emotional depth and faithfulness to the source material and was nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score at the 101st Academy Awards.
Plot[]
Cast[]
Blake Cameron Jones as Jim Button
Hugh Jackman as Luke
Rosalie Chiang as Princess Li Si
Seth Green and Nick Kroll as the Wild 13
Danny McBride as Mr. Tur Tur
Jeff Goldblum as King Alfred the Quarter-to-Twelfth
Simon Pegg as Mr. Sleeve
Margo Martindale as Mrs. Whaat
John Bradley as Nepomuk
Leigh Whannell as Dr. Reginald Stethoscope
Helena Bonham Carter as Grindtooth
Thomasin McKenzie as Sursulapitschi
Jacob Elordi as Ushaurischuum
Ian McShane as King Lormoral
Production[]
Development[]
Writing[]
Animation[]
Music[]
Klaus Badelt returned to compose the score for the film.
Release[]
The film was released on May 12, 2028.
Marketing[]
Transcript[]
Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2028 film)/Transcript
Opening logos[]
.png){kind=link}
.png){kind=link}
Reception[]
Box office[]
Critical response[]
The film has an approval rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Accolades[]
| Group | Award | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101st Academy Awards | Best Animated Feature | James Wan | Nominated |
| Best Original Score | Klaus Badelt | Nominated |
Dubs[]
Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2028 film)/Dubs
Gallery[]
Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2028 film)/Gallery
Trivia[]
- The film's art style is influenced by Jhonen Vasquez and Lauren Faust