Invader Zim’s back with its very own animated TV movie.  Though the science fiction black comedy cartoon series only ran for one season on Nickelodeon back in 2001, the series was met with critical acclaim, receiving an Annie Award, a Golden Reel Award, a World Animation Celebration Award and even an Emmy. 

Despite its cancellation the series continued to have a strong cult following and now, according to a report by Variety, Nickelodeon is bringing Invader Zim back to the small screen through a 90-minute TV movie.  The film is currently in pre-production under the guidance of original creator Jhonen Vasquez.  It will follow the same style as the original series where the delusional alien Zim tries to hatch a new plan to destroy Earth and gain favor from the Almight Tallest. 

“As a network that prides itself on a 25-year history of creating groundbreaking, hilarious animation for kids, Invader Zim is one of our great loves.  It’s been so exciting to see its popularity grow over the last decade through social media, consumer products, and the Zim comic books,” said Nick’s senior VP, Content Development and Production, Animation, Chris Viscardi. 

“What makes this announcement extra thrilling is the adventure that Jhonen has created for Zim, and I can promise you that it is as wonderfully absurd and strangely heartfelt as any fan of the original series could hope for, and kids seeing it for the first time will love it too,” Viscardi teases. 

An air-date for the Invader Zim movie hasn’t been settled yet, but the announcement that the series is actually getting its own film is pretty exciting enough.  We can hold out and wait till Nickelodeon announces the movie’s release date. 

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