The Roblox Movie (Sony Pictures Animation)

The Roblox Movie is a 2020 animated family adventure-comedy film based on the web game of the same name. It was directed by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and produced by Avi Arad, Amy Pascal and Dan Lin, with a screenplay by Drew Pearce. It stars Adair Mandvi, David Baszucki, Jacob Tremblay, Millie Bobby Brown, Maddie Ziegler, Idris Elba, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cillian Murphy, Rami Malek, Helena Bonham Carter, Wesley Snipes, Emma Stone ,Taika Waititi, Kira Kosarin and Zendaya. It tells the story of 1x1x1x1 decides to take over robloxia and. And a group of playes try to Defeat him.
Development of a Roblox film began in May 2018 when Drew Pearce pitched a script to the Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, who eventually accepted it. They looked for a production company to co-produce the film, which found. The project was finally put in production when Sony Pictures Animation accepted the script and would release it under their Columbia Pictures label.
The Roblox Movie premiered in Los Angeles on October 26 2020 and was theatrically released in Australia on November 27 2020 before it was released in the United States 3 weeks later. It received acclaim reviews from critics for its animation, performances, score, action, screenplay, PG rating, faithfulness to the series, and humour. It grossed $921.4 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, making it the highest-grossing film by Sony Pictures Animation. A sequel is in pre-production.
== Synopsis: ==
In the vibrant and diverse universe of Robloxia, creativity, community, and fun reign supreme. Roblox {Aasif Mandvi), Noob (Jacob Tremblay) and Guest (Millie Bobby Brown), best friends and avid explorers of the countless game worlds within Robloxia, stumble upon a mysterious artifact that sets them on a thrilling adventure. The artifact reveals a dire warning from Builderman (David Baszucki), the wise and charismatic creator of Robloxia: the notorious hacker 1x1x1x1 (Cillian Murphy) is seeking to control and disrupt the entire Roblox universe. While during the threat, They all get together to find a way to Defeat 1x1x1x1.
- Sony Pictures
== Plot ==
In the vibrant and diverse universe of Robloxia, creativity, community, and fun reign supreme. Roblox {Chris Hemsworth),, Noob (Jacob Tremblay) and Guest (Millie Bobby Brown), best friends and avid explorers of the countless game worlds within Robloxia, stumble upon a mysterious artifact that sets them on a thrilling adventure. The artifact reveals a dire warning from Builderman (David Baszucki), the wise and charismatic creator of Robloxia: the notorious hacker 1x1x1x1 (Cillian Murphy) has returned, seeking to control and disrupt the entire Roblox universe.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Noob and Guest seek Builderman's guidance. Builderman explains that 1x1x1x1 has allied with other formidable villains: Ekizel the Pirate Queen (Emma Stone), The Hacker (Rami Malek), and Scammer (Helena Bonham Carter). To combat this threat, Builderman helps Noob and Guest assemble a team of skilled Robloxians, each bringing unique abilities and strengths to the mission. Their team includes Admin (Idris Elba), The Dominus Collector (Benedict Cumberbatch), The Tycoon Master (Chris Pratt), Dance Master (Maddie Ziegler), Inventor (Kira Kosarin), and Developer (Taika Waititi).
Together, they embark on a journey across various game worlds, each filled with unique challenges and enemies. As they face numerous trials, the characters grow closer, learning to rely on each other’s strengths and overcome their own fears. Along the way, they outsmart Scammer, disable The Hacker’s traps, and engage in an epic sea battle with Ekizel the Pirate Queen.
The adventure leads them to 1x1x1x1’s lair, a fortress of code hidden in the heart of Robloxia. In a thrilling final showdown, they confront 1x1x1x1 and his minions. Noob, showing empathy and understanding, offers 1x1x1x1 a chance at redemption. Moved by Noob’s words, 1x1x1x1 decides to help restore balance to Robloxia.
United, the team and 1x1x1x1 work together to undo the damage and restore harmony to Robloxia. They celebrate their victory with the Robloxian community, reaffirming the values of friendship, creativity, and resilience that define their world.
In a post-credits scene, Roblox, Noob, Guest, and Builderman explore a new, uncharted world within Robloxia known as the Crystal Realm. They meet The Seer (Tom Holland), who warns them of a new threat on the horizon, hinting at even greater adventures.
== Cast: ==
Aasif Mandvi as Roblox. The personification of the Roblox universe, serving as a mentor and leader for the heroes. He is wise, brave, and has a deep understanding of the world's mysteries and potentials. As the figurehead of the Roblox community, he inspires creativity and teamwork among players. And it also is a take over for Erik Cassel due to His Death
David Baszucki as Builderman (Himself). The Roblox mascot and co-founder.
Jacob Tremblay as Noob. The iconic, beginner Roblox character.
Millie Bobby Brown as Guest. A character representing the trial players of Roblox.
Idris Elba as Admin - The powerful in-game moderators.
Benedict Cumberbatch as The Dominus Collector. A character obsessed with collecting the rarest items.
Chris Pratt as The Tycoon Master. A character who excels in simulation and tycoon games.
Maddie Ziegler as Katie Elizabeth "Dance Master" Bloxter. A character known for their skills in dance and rhythm games.
Kira Kosarin as Inventor. A creative genius who constantly builds innovative items and tools within the Roblox world.
Taika Waititi as Developer. A character representing the creators within Roblox.
Rami Malek as The Hacker. The main villain causing chaos within the Roblox world.
Helena Bonham Carter as Scammer. A deceitful character trying to trick others.
Wesley Snipes as Griefer. A character who causes disruption and ruins others' experiences.
== Production: ==
=== Development: ===
Following the release of the pilot in May 2017, a film based on the Roblox Game was considered when Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko and Drew Pearce showed the project to Sony and Roblox, who found it "amazing and appealing." The film was originally going to be more darker and serious until a decision was made to add less darkness and lightness to it to make it a family movie, Roblox looked for a production company to produce the film. The script was pitched to Sony. Sony Pictures Animation was the final decision to produce a full-length feature film based on Roblox.
In March 2019, it was announced that a live-action/animated film based on the series was in production at Sony Pictures Animation, with a slated release date of April 10 2020. The film would be about a hacker of Roblox taking over Roblox. A budget of around $100 million was funded to haul the project. Directors Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko was announced to direct the film, while Avi Avid, Amy Pascal and Dan Lin would produce the film .
During the film's premiere, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko revealed that the film was originally planned to have an Be dark like "a Don Bluth film". But Sony rejected the idea and made them use the family friendly tone and make it like Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend Of Korra
===Pre-production===
Due to the film going out of the series' base, creativity was said to have taken "ages" to think about. But used some games as the games took place in the games
In August 2019, the characters names and castings were revealed:
Main Characters:
# Builderman (David Baszucki) - The Roblox mascot and co-founder.
#* Actor: David Baszucki. Used it to voice himself
#Roblox - The personification of the Roblox universe, serving as a mentor and leader for the heroes. He is wise, brave, and has a deep understanding of the world's mysteries and potentials. As the figurehead of the Roblox community, he inspires creativity and teamwork among players.
#*Actor: Aasif Mandvi. Aasif Mandvi could bring a unique blend of wit and charisma to portray the main founder of Roblox in a movie. Known for his comedic timing and versatility, he could effectively capture the entrepreneurial spirit and vision that would be integral to portraying a figure like the founder of Roblox. His ability to balance humor with serious moments could lend authenticity to such a role, making him a potentially good choice for the part.
#*Castings: John Goodman, Michael Shannon, Zac Efron, Martin Clunes, Kevin Costner, Chris Hermsworth and Jason Momoa were all Considered for the role
#Noob - The iconic, beginner Roblox character.
#*Actor: Jacob Tremblay. His ability to portray innocence and curiosity would align perfectly with the Noob character.
# Guest - A character representing the trial players of Roblox.
#* Actor: Millie Bobby Brown. With her versatility and experience in "Stranger Things," she can portray the enigmatic and exploratory nature of the Guest.
# Admin - The powerful in-game moderators.
#* Actor: Idris Elba. His commanding presence and ability to portray authoritative figures would make him an excellent choice for an Admin.
Supporting Characters:
# The Dominus Collector - A character obsessed with collecting the rarest items.
#* Actor: Benedict Cumberbatch. His portrayal of intense and driven characters would fit this role well.
# The Tycoon Master - A character who excels in simulation and tycoon games.
#* Actor: Chris Pratt. Known for his roles in "Parks and Recreation" and "Guardians of the Galaxy," Pratt’s comedic timing and charm would suit this role.
# Dance Master - A character known for their skills in dance and rhythm games.
#* Actor: Maddie Ziegler. Her background as a dancer and her expressive acting would make her a perfect fit for a character who excels in dance-related Roblox games.
# Inventor - A creative genius who constantly builds innovative items and tools within the Roblox world.
#* Actor: Kira Kosarin. Known for her energetic and dynamic roles, Kosarin would bring creativity and enthusiasm to the Inventor character.
# Developer - A character representing the creators within Roblox.
#* Actor: Taika Waititi. Known for his work both in front of and behind the camera, he could bring a creative and dynamic energy to this role.
Antagonists:
# 1x1x1x1 - The main villain, a notorious hacker within the Roblox universe, causing chaos and disrupting the game's stability.
#* Actor: Cillian Murphy. Known for his intense and often chilling performances, particularly in roles like Scarecrow in "Batman Begins" and Thomas Shelby in "Peaky Blinders," Murphy would bring a sinister and calculating edge to 1x1x1x1.
#* Castings: Mark Whalberg, Ray Liotta, Brad Pitt, and Russell Crowe were all Considered for the Role 
# The Hacker - The main villain causing chaos within the Roblox world.
#* Actor: Rami Malek. His performance as a hacker in "Mr. Robot" and his ability to portray complex characters would make him a compelling antagonist.
# Scammer - A deceitful character trying to trick others.
#* Actor: Helena Bonham Carter. Her ability to play eccentric and mischievous characters would make her perfect for this role.
# Griefer - A character who causes disruption and ruins others' experiences.
#* Actor: Wesley Snipes. With his tough and intimidating presence, Snipes would be a great fit for a character whose main role is to cause havoc.
=== Animation: ===
Animation began on November 4th, 2019 under the working title "Midnight Block". Principal photography wrapped on August 2nd, 2020. Productions suspended March 12th 2020 due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Then Resumed July 13 2020. The film was 95% complete when it was suspended.
=== Post-production: ===
The film completed production on August 6, 2020.
The Film was 100% completed on October 2 2020
== Music: ==
Hans Zimmer and Alan Silvestri, the composer of the series, was to compose the film's score.
The song Unstoppable By Taylor Swift was a featured song for the film. Other songs are played throughout the film, such as "Holding Out For a Hero", "I Just Wanna Celebrate" and "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go."
== Marketing: ==
A teaser trailer of the film was revealed on February 2 2020, during Super Bowl LIV, which showed a video of some of the characters and a Roblox Town. The same day, a teaser poster was revealed online.
The Official Trailer was Released on February 24 2020 With a poster released on the Same Day
A 2nd Trailer was Released On November 9 2020 with 4 Clips were Shown and 6 more posters along with the character ones on the same day. The Final Trailer was Released on November 6 2020 with More Posters Shown and Tickets on Sale 4 days before, since production ended 3 weeks after and people were excited for it. As Tickets went on Sale, The Premium Format Posters Were Shown, Such as RealD 3D, IMAX, 4DX, Dolby Cenima, RPX, Cenimark XD and D-BOX. It Made $40 Million during it sales as Tickets went on Sale
The Trailers and Posters Recived Widespread Acclaim like the film
Stuff Like the Roblox Website, McDonalds, Burger King, Walmart, IHOP, Cenimark, AMC Theatres, Regal, Google and Kraft promoted the film with Toys, Promos and more to promote the films
== Release: ==
=== Theatrical: ===
The Roblox Movie held its world premiere in Los Angeles on October 26, 2020. It was released theatrically first in Australia on November 27, and then released in other international markets on December 17 before its initial/worldwide release in the United States on December 18 in, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and IMAX formats. It was originally going to be released on June 12 2020, but was delayed to August 7 2020. It was then delayed to September 11 2020 then delayed to its initial release date Due to COVID-19. Those who attended the film's theatrical screenings were given free Roblox Toys of The Main Characters respectively.
=== Home media: ===
The Roblox Movie was released for digital download by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on March 2 2021 before it was released on Ultra HD Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray, and DVD formats on March 23, 2021. The Blu-Ray and Ultra HD formats contain deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes, audio commentary by DiMartino and Konietzko. The Short Film of Roblox Meep City was shown for the game. The film was released on Starz on April 13 2021, and would stream on Disney+ and Hulu on October 17 2023. It would also appear on Disney's linear television networks.
FX Premiere Date - November 17 2022 (TV-PG-V)
== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
The Roblox Movie grossed $407.8 million in the United States and Canada, and $513.6 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $921.4 million against a budget of $150 million.
=== Critical reception ===
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 97% based on 402 reviews, with an average rating of 9.3/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Oof: The Roblox Movie Stays 100% Ture to the games and adds a Great storylines with its Amazing animation and also it being a million Good Games." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 82 out of 100 based on 53 critics, indicating "Universal Acclaim." Audiences polled on CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A+" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported around 82% filmgoers giving it a positive review, with 83% giving it a "definite recommend."
=== Accolades ===
An Academy Award Win for Best Animated Feature at the 93rd Academy Awards.
Unstoppable by Taylor Swift won a Grammy Award for Best Song written for featured Visual Media
== Follow-ups ==
In December 18 2020, Sony began development on The Roblox Movie 2: Rise of the Crystal Realm, a sqeual that Shows Crystal Garudian helping the team save her Crystal and and Roblox from Guest 666 and Dark Overlord. Released on April 14 2023
In April 5th 2023 Makoto Kamiya began development The Roblox Movie 3 set after the events of The Roblox Movie 2: Rise of the Crystal Realm. Peace has once again been restored in Robloxia following the heroes' triumph in the Crystal Realm. Builderman (Brad Pitt), Noob (Jacob Tremblay), Guest (Millie Bobby Brown), and their friends continue to explore and innovate within their vibrant world. However, their peace is short-lived as a new threat emerges. The journey takes them through diverse and beautifully animated realms, including the Tech Realm, Shadow Realm, and Enchanted Forest. They face numerous challenges and battles, growing stronger and more united as a team. It is also the 3rd and final one on the Franchise Also
A Spin-Off called Robloxia High School: A Roblox Story is set in between the first and second movie is in Production set for a October 18 2024 Release Date. Which is set before Dark Overlord became himself after he became a evil principal at Robloxia High School
== Logo variants ==
As the Sony logo appears, The O Turns into the Roblox logo. But still translated with the Fanfare, towards the end of the Logo, The Logo is All In Roblox with Noob Being The Torch Lady. But Flashed to the Sony Pictures Animation logo at the end with Letters Moving and O turns into.the Roblox Logo.
Roblox and Pascal Pictures are Credited
== Bonus Features: ==
# The Making of The Roblox Movie- A documentary focusing on the production of the film and interviews with many people involved, including the director, writer, producers, and actors.
# Deleted Scene: Shake It Off - Shake It Off. The Crew Dance to Tayslor Swifts Shake It Off at Royal High after Saving Roblox
# Deleted Scene: School - Dance Master at Royal High. Dance Master Gets Made Fun off after considered ugly and fake photo by 1x1x1x1.
# Outtakes - Shots containing fails and awkward moments.