Overview
- The film began streaming globally on Netflix on October 17, 2025.
- Director Phil Johnston characterizes the adaptation as a social satire focused on empathy versus cruelty.
- Maitreyi Ramakrishnan voices newly created protagonist Beesha alongside Ryan Lopez’s Bubsy, broadening the story beyond the original book.
- The voice cast includes Margo Martindale, Johnny Vegas, Natalie Portman, Emilia Clarke, Timothy Simons, Jason Mantzoukas, Alan Tudyk and Nicole Byer.
- Early reviews note lively animation and performances but criticize a softened tone and added padding, with songs credited to David Byrne and coverage highlighting Jellyfish Pictures’ final feature.