Migration (2023 film)
Migration is an upcoming American computer-animated adventure comedy film directed by Benjamin Renner, co-directed by Guylo Homsy, and written by Mike White. Produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures, the film features the voices of Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, and Danny DeVito.
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| Directed by | Benjamin Renner |
| Written by | Mike White |
| Produced by | Chris Meledandri |
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| Edited by | Christian Gazal |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Migration is scheduled to be released on December 22, 2023.
Premise
A family of ducks convince their over-protective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime as they attempt to migrate from New England, through New York City, and to the Bahamas.[1]
Voice cast
- Kumail Nanjiani as Mack, an anxious mallard[2]
- Elizabeth Banks as Pam, Mack's daring and quick-witted wife[2]
- Caspar Jennings as Dax, Mack and Pam's confident and restless son[2]
- Tresi Gazal as Gwen, Mack and Pam's innocent and lovable daughter[2]
- Keegan-Michael Key as Delroy, a homesick Jamaican-accented parrot locked away in a Manhattan restaurant[2]
- Awkwafina as the leader of a New York City pigeon gang[2]
- Danny DeVito as Dan, Mack's curmudgeonly and adventure-averse uncle[2]
- David Mitchell as the yogic leader of a Mallard farm[2]
- Carol Kane as Erin, a heron whom the Mallards befriend in their journey[2]
Production
On February 18, 2022, Illumination announced a new film titled Migration, with French animator and comic book creator Benjamin Renner set to direct with Guylo Homsy as co-director and Mike White set to pen the script.[1] Renner previously directed the traditionally animated films Ernest & Celestine (2012) and The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales... (2017).
On April 26, 2023, Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, Danny DeVito, Caspar Jennings, Tresi Gazal, David Mitchell, and Carol Kane were announced to be part of the film's lead voice cast, while some of the film crew such as co-director Guylo Homsy, editor Christian Gazal and production designer Colin Stimpson were also revealed.[2]
Release
Migration is scheduled to be released on December 22, 2023.[3] It was previously scheduled to be released on June 30, 2023.[1]
As part of their 18-month deal with Netflix, the film will stream on Peacock for the first four months of the pay-TV window, then will move to Netflix for the next ten, and then will return to Peacock for the remaining four.[4][5]
Marketing
A teaser trailer for the film was released on April 5, 2023, and was attached to screenings of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in the United States.[6]
References
- Grobar, Matt (February 18, 2022). "Illumination & Universal Set Dates For Animated Films Migration & Despicable Me 4". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 26, 2023). "Illumination's 'Migration' Cast Includes Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, Danny DeVito & More – CinemaCon". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- Grobar, Matt (June 28, 2022). "Universal Pushes Release Date For Illumination Comedy 'Migration'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 15, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- Hayes, Dade (December 9, 2021). "NBCUniversal's New Theatrical Window Scheme To Bring Films To Peacock After As Few As 45 Days Of Release". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- Moon, Mariella (July 14, 2021). "Netflix extends exclusive rights to Universal's animated films in the US". Engadget. Archived from the original on July 10, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- Lang, Brent; Shanfeld, Ethan (April 4, 2023). "'Shrek 5' With Original Cast, Donkey Spinoff With Eddie Murphy and More Teased by Illumination's Chris Meledandri". Variety. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.