Wereroach!Joey (film)

Wereroach!Joey (film) is a 2023 American 3D computer-animated comedy horror film based on the cartoon tv series character of the same name created by Xilam Animation. The film stars Rob Paulsen as the voice of Joey, a cockroach who transforms into a wereroach during every full moon at night. 
The plot follows Joey and his brothers, Dee Dee and Marky, as they try to stop Lady K from taking over Olivia's house while dealing with their own transformation into wereroaches during every full moon.
The film is directed by Jean-Yves Raimbaud and written by Paul Germain, with Jun Falkenstein serving as a co-director. Wereroach!Joey (film) was released in the United States on June 8, 2023, by Universal Pictures.
== Plot: ==
The film follows Joey and his brothers, Dee Dee and Marky, as they try to stop Lady K from taking over Olivia's house while dealing with their own transformation into wereroaches during every full moon.
== Distributed: ==
Wereroach!Joey (film) was distributed by Universal Pictures. 
== Soundtrack: ==
The Wereroach!Joey (film) Soundtrack is composed by Heitor Pereira.
== Animation: ==
were created by Jean-Yves Raimbaud and Xilam Animation.
== Similars To: ==
Wereroach!Joey (film) is similar to Tom and Jerry by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, Oggy and the Cockroaches by Jean-Yves Raimbaud, Looney Tunes by Warner Bros., Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! By Hanna-Barbera and Richie Rich/Harvey Comics.
== Trailers: ==
The first trailer for Wereroach!Joey (film) was released on March 5, 2023.
== Production: ==
Wereroach!Joey (film) began production in November 2021. 
== Development: ==
Wereroach!Joey (film) was developed by Xilam Animation.
== Casting: ==
Rob Paulsen as the voice of Joey, a cockroach who transforms into a wereroach during every full moon at night. 	Dee Bradley Baker as the voice of Dee Dee, Joey's older brother who also transforms into a wereroach during every full moon.
Tom Kenny as the voice of Marky, Joey's younger brother who also transforms into a wereroach during every full moon.
== release: ==
Wereroach!Joey (film) was released in the United States on June 8, 2023.
== Screening: ==
Wereroach!Joey (film) had a screening at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 27, 2023.
== Home media: ==
Wereroach!Joey (film) was released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 12, 2023.
== Reception: ==
were positive. Critics praised the film's animation, voice acting, humor, and soundtrack. The film grossed $475 million worldwide against its $125 million budget, making it a box office success.
== Box office: ==
Wereroach!Joey (film) grossed $475 million worldwide against its $125 million budget, making it a box office success.
== Accolades: ==
Wereroach!Joey (film) was nominated for and won various awards, including the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
== Legacy: ==
Wereroach!Joey (film) has been considered to be one of the best animated films ever made, as well as one of the best films of 2023.
== Categories: ==
2023 film debuts, English-language films, American films, 3D films, computer-animated films, horror comedy films, Werewolf films, Universal Pictures animated films, Animated comedy films, Xilam Animation
== Trivia: ==
• This is the first animated film to be rated R by the MPAA.
Category:2023 film debuts
Category:English-language films
Category:American films
Category:3D films
Category:Computer-animated films
Category:Horror comedy films
Category:Werewolf films
Category:Universal Pictures animated films
Category:Animated comedy films
Category:Xilam Animation
Category:Xilam Animation movies