Mr. Trance: The Movie

Mr. Trance: The Movie is a 2020 American-Colombian animated adventure comedy film based on the television series of the same name. It is produced by El Recreo Studio and distributed by 20th Century Studios, which will be released in theaters on December 25, 2020. The film was directed by the television series' director Valerio Veneras and written by him with Juan José Meza-Leon. The film stars the television series' cast, and introducing Freddie Highmore.
== Plot ==
Mr. Trance and his friends must help her daughter (Lucy Lawless) after she is banished from a mystical city where only people with very special powers can live.
== Distributed by ==
20th Century Studios.
== Soundtrack by ==
Michael Giacchino.
== Animation by ==
El Recreo Studio.
== Similars To ==
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, Trolls World Tour, Scoob!, Onward and Sonic the Hedgehog.
== Trailers ==
Teaser trailer (June 21, 2019), Trailer #1 (November 22, 2019) and Trailer #2 (March 6, 2020).
== Production ==
The film was announced in June 2019.
== Development ==
The film was announced in June 2019, with Valerio Veneras directing and writing the script with Juan José Meza-Leon. In November of that year, it was announced that Freddie Highmore would join the cast.
== Casting ==
The film stars the television series' cast, and introducing Freddie Highmore.
== Release ==
The film will be released in theaters on December 25, 2020.
== Screening ==
The film will be screened at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival on June 15, 2020.
== Home media ==
The film will be released on Digital HD on March 23, 2021 and will be released on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray by 20th Century Studios Home Entertainment.
== Reception ==
The film received positive reviews from critics.
== Box office ==
The film grossed $1,000,000 on its opening day and $5 million in its opening weekend. As of March 21, 2021, the film has grossed $10 million worldwide.
== Accolades ==
The film was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 93rd Academy Awards and won Best Animated Feature Film at the 77th Golden Globe Awards.
== Legacy ==
A sequel, titled Mr. Trance 2, is scheduled to be released on December 24, 2021 by 20th Century Studios and El Recreo Studio.
== Categories ==
Upcoming films/2020 films/American films/Colombian animated feature-length films.
== Trivia ==
The film was originally scheduled to be released on May 22, 2020.