Overview

• Co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans told the BBC a live-action version would feel too grounded and that the film’s tone and comedy are built for animation.
• Appelhans said animation enables the characters’ rapid emotional shifts and gravity-defying action in a way live action struggles to match.
• The film is reported as Netflix’s most-watched title ever with roughly 325 million views, and a late‑August sing‑along theatrical weekend added about $18 million.
• Its soundtrack set Billboard marks, including four songs in the Hot 100 top 10, with lead single Golden spending eight weeks at No. 1.
• Variety has reported Netflix and Sony are in talks on a sequel, though the directors say nothing is official and they want any future stories to stay animated; Netflix has included Golden for Academy consideration.