Phantom Investigators: The Movie is a 2025 American computer-animated science fantasy action comedy film written and directed by Mae Whitman and produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film is based on the 2023 animated series and stars Whitman, Noah Jupe, Jack Dylan Grazer, Yara Shahidi, Rosalie Chiang, Idris Elba, Giancarlo Esposito, Oscar Isaac, David Tennant, Tom Kenny, Nolan North, Jensen Ackles, Woody Norman, Eva Whittaker, Michael B. Jordan, Clancy Brown, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Tara Strong, Josh Lawson. The film serves as the series finale as multiple characters join forces against Mul'gan to save Earth. The film received universal acclaim from critics for its animation, story, visuals, humor, tone, emotional weight, voice acting, action sequences and musical score. The film was released on April 4, 2025 to commercial success at the box office grossing $700 million on a production budget of $120 million. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Plot[]
Following his two failed attempts at conquering Earth, Mul'gan and his armies continue conquering other worlds. The Phantom Investigators and other characters devise a plan to defeat Mul'gan by taking his war to Krovakus while the Sprite Team on Earth to defend it. Unbeknownst to them, Mul'gan spies on the team through Sprenk, now knowing their plan.
Cast[]
Mae Whitman as Daemona "Monie" Prune
Noah Jupe as Casey Matthews
Jack Dylan Grazer as Jericho Andersen
Yara Shahidi as Kira Jones
Rosalie Chiang as Terri Chang
Idris Elba as Caligus
Giancarlo Esposito as Mul'gan
Oscar Isaac as Felix Navarro
David Tennant as Robert Prune, Daemona's father
Tom Kenny as Wad
Nolan North as Jinxy
Jensen Ackles as David Varrick
Woody Norman as Elias Varrick
Eva Whittaker as Lori
Michael B. Jordan as Sprenk
Clancy Brown as Korgus
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Swamp Spirit
Tara Strong as Sammy Culkin
Josh Lawson as James Walker
Production[]
Release[]
The film was released on May 16, 2025.
Music[]
The film's score was originally being scored by series composer Tyler Bates. But due to scheduling conflicts, he was replaced by John Powell.
Transcript[]
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Opening logos[]
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Critical reception[]
The film received an approval rating of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Accolades[]
| Group | Award | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98th Academy Awards | Best Animated Feature | Mae Whitman | Nominated |
| Annie Awards | Phantom Investigators: The Movie | Nominated | |
| Directing in an Animated Feature Production | Mae Whitman | Nominated | |
| Music in an Animated Feature Production | John Powell | Nominated | |
| Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production | Giancarlo Esposito | Nominated | |
| Writing in an Animated Feature Production | Mae Whitman | Nominated | |
| Editorial in an Animated Feature Production | Eddie Hamilton | Nominated |
Gallery[]
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