EXCLUSIVE: Ketchup Entertainment’s Warner Bros. Animation’s The Day the Earth Exploded: A Looney Tunes Movie will be released in theaters on February 28, 2025.
The film, originally conceived for Max, had its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June and received critical acclaim. The Ketchup acquisition was first reported by Deadline.
The film will make its North American debut Friday at the Animation is Film Festival, giving it a spot in the Oscar race for Best Animated Feature.
The picture was directed by Pete Browngard and sees Porky Pig and Daffy Duck team up again, this time to face the threat of an alien invasion.
“For generations, Looney Tunes has held a soft spot in the hearts of fans around the world, including myself,” said Gareth West, CEO of Ketchup Entertainment. “Inviting fans and movie lovers of all ages to experience an all-new, original movie adventure with their friends Porky and Daffy, Peter Braungart’s hilarious, smart, emotional, and gorgeous I’m really happy to be able to bring this story to theaters.”
The Day the Earth Exploded is presented by Ketchup Entertainment and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, starring Darick Bachman, Browngard, Kevin Costello, Andrew Dickman, David Gemmill, Alex Kirwan, Ryan Kramer, Jason Reicher, and Michael Ruocco. , Johnny Ryan, Eddie Trigueros. Sam Register and Browngardt are EPs.
Alex Kirwan will serve as supervising producer, Michal Boehm will serve as line producer, Nick Cross will serve as art director, and Aaron Spurgeon will serve as production designer.
The great news is that “The Day the Earth Exploded” will see the light of day, unlike “Coyote vs. Acme,” which Warner Bros. canceled from theatrical release amidst drastic cost-cutting. Now on sale at American Film Market by GFM Animation.
