Overview

• The feature is now playing nationwide in a live-action/animation format from DreamWorks Animation, distributed by Universal Pictures.
• The G-rated film stars Laila Lockhart Kraner as Gabby with Kristen Wiig as Vera, alongside voice roles from Ego Nwodim, Kyle Mooney, Melissa Villaseñor, Thomas Lennon, Jason Mantzoukas and Fortune Feimster.
• CNBC reports a production budget just over $30 million, and box office analysts project a $15 million to $25 million domestic opening weekend.
• Forbes projects, based on recent Universal patterns, a PVOD debut in mid-to-late October and a Peacock streaming window starting as early as late December, which the studios have not confirmed.
• The theatrical move supports a wider franchise strategy driven by strong Netflix viewership and merchandise, including nearly 3 million Spin Master dollhouses sold, with the TV series’ 12th season due in November.