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Building on their animated successes of the past year, Universal Pictures is poised to continue its vibrant journey on the big screen.
Continuing their collaboration with industry giants like DreamWorks and Illumination, Universal is gearing up to release several more animated blockbusters, promising to achieve further remarkable revenue milestones in the near future.
Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken
Audiences are in for a refreshing summer treat with the highly anticipated animated feature Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (original title: Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken). The next project from DreamWorks in partnership with Universal will take viewers beneath the waves, following the coming-of-age journey of an adorable teenage kraken with a special destiny - Ruby Gillman. With an introverted nature and social anxieties, Ruby navigates the challenges of fitting in with her peers and accepting herself.
However, all her efforts quickly unravel with the arrival of Chelsea Van Der Zee - a stunning red-haired mermaid who quickly captures everyone's attention. Chelsea is, in fact, a malicious sea nymph who has often bullied Ruby Gillman. Recognizing the malevolence within the mermaid clique, Ruby Gillman strives to embrace her true self, reclaim her role as an ocean guardian, and join her lineage in defeating evil to become a hero. Vietnamese-American actress Lana Condor will voice Ruby Gillman, collaborating with a stellar cast including Toni Collette, Sam Richardson, Colman Domingo, to embark on a new oceanic adventure on the silver screen.
Trolls 3: Harmonious Union
After much anticipation, the third installment of Trolls - the Mischievous Gnomes has officially been confirmed with the title Trolls Band Together (Vietnamese title: Unified Harmony). In this new chapter, the adorable duo Poppy and Branch, confirmed by DreamWorks, are officially a couple. Not stopping there, Branch surprises Poppy even more when he reveals that he used to be a member of the boy band she adored - Bro-Zone. When Bro-Zone was active, Branch was much younger and sang alongside his brothers, but the group disbanded shortly after.
Trolls Band Together will follow Branch and Poppy's journey to reunite their once-chart-topping band, especially when one of the members, Floyd, also Branch's brother, is kidnapped by villains. Like its predecessors, Trolls 3 will be filled with music and color, promising to be the end-of-year craze in theaters. The film is scheduled for release on November 17, 2023.
Kung Fu Panda 4: The Legend Continues
The latest installment featuring the martial arts-savvy panda Kung Fu Panda hit screens six years ago, so news of Kung Fu Panda's return to the big screen has fans buzzing with excitement. At the recent Comic Con event held in April, the film's team teased some details about the upcoming fourth installment. In this return to the big screen, the panda Po will set out to find his own successor, possibly inheriting the role of the Dragon Warrior.
In Kung Fu Panda 4, Po will face off against a new villain named Thistle Flower, who possesses mysterious powers and can summon back Po's old adversaries. Jack Black will return to voice the main character, alongside a talented original Asian cast including Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, James Hong… and the iconic Angelina Jolie. The film is scheduled for release on March 8, 2024.
Despicable Me 4: Family Reunion
The billion-dollar success of Minions: The Rise of Gru has fueled the return of the Despicable Me franchise with its fourth installment. The Gru family will grace the screen again after 7 years since the explosion of the third movie. All the original voice actors, including Steve Carell as Gru, are returning to delight the eagerly awaiting fans.
Currently, there is no official information regarding the plot of Despicable Me 4, but it's sure to pick up right after the events of the third installment. With Illumination and Universal teaming up once again, it's guaranteed to be a billion-dollar blockbuster in the future. The film is set to hit theaters on July 3, 2023.
RUBY GILLMAN: TEENAGE KRAKEN (original title: RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN) is scheduled to premiere on 06/30.
