The Pikatoons Movie: Meowser's Revenge

The Pikatoons Movie: Meowser's Revenge is a 2024 American live action/animated comedy action-adventure film produced by the Pokémon Company, Warner Bros Animation (Warner Bros dub), Hanna Barbera Cartoons (Warner Bros dub), Turner Entertainment (Warner Bros dub), Nickelodeon Movies (Paramount dub), and Paramount Animation (Paramount dub), and distributed by Warner Bros Pictures (Warner Bros dub), Paramount Pictures (Paramount dub), Universal Pictures (Universal/Warner Bros dub) and Netflix (Netflix/Warner Bros/Universal dub). 
The film is directed by Michael Jelenic (who co-wrote the story) and Chris Renaud from a screenplay written by Matthew Fogel, based on a story by Charles Martinet and Jelenic.
It features an ensemble voice cast with Chris Pratt reprising his role as Mario, alongside Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, Jeff Manning, Yuya Takezawa, Michele Knotz and Deanna Mustard while the score was composed by Hideki Sakamoto. The film follows Meowser taking over the world while his nemesis try to stop him and the other cat-like enemies with their weapons.
It was released on April 20, 2024 worldwide in theaters and on Netflix on the same day, to positive reviews and was also a box-office success, grossing $110 million against a $60 million budget.
== Plot ==
The film begins with Meowser launching his plan to take over the world, starting with capturing Princess Peach and holding her hostage in his castle. Mario, Luigi, and their allies must set out on a perilous journey to rescue Peach and stop Meowser before it's too late.
As they navigate through the treacherous lands of the Mushroom Kingdom, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including battles with Meowser's minions and puzzles that test their wits. Along the way, they uncover secrets about Meowser's true motives and origins, leading to a final showdown that will determine the fate of the world.
With adrenaline-pumping action sequences, heartfelt moments of friendship and bravery, and hilarious comedic relief from the quirky characters, The Pikatoons Movie: Meowser's Revenge is an epic adventure that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
== Voice cast ==
Chris Pratt as Mario 
Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach 
Charlie Day as Luigi 
Jack Black as Bowser/Meowser 
Keegan-Michael Key as Toad 
Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong 
Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong 
Tara Strong as Pika Fox, Mintito Pigito, Pichi the Pikmi Pop Dog, Squeaks the Pikmi Pop Mouse, Crumble the Pikmi Pop Kitten, Katsup the Pikmi Pop Persian, Captain Toad, Toadette, Junior the Pikmi Pop Dog, Clamster the Pikmi Pop Hamster, Dalmatito Puppito, Mia Meows the Shopkin Happy Places Lil Pet, Merri Mouse the Shopkin Happy Places Lil Pet, Coco the Pikmi Pop Poodle, additional 
Dee Bradley Baker as Rudy the Banana Crushie Rottweiler, Meatballito Bearito, Clawful Cat, Ricky, Mummy Me, Shyguy, Pluck Mole, Draggadon, Wingo, Blue Toad, additional 
Tom Kenny as Fluffy the Kittycan, Pepperito Puppito, additional 
Frank Welker as Puffly the Pikmi Pop Pug and Petrie the Pikmi Pop Wolf
Deanna Mustard as Princess Daisy
Jeff Manning as Leroy the Pikmi Pop Monkey, Wubbs the Pikmi Pop Bat, Mooli the Pikmi Pop Crab, and Mumpy the Pikmi Pop Bunny 
Yuya Takezawa as Hobnob the Pikmi Pop Hamster, Tumbles the Pikmi Pop Puppy, Hoodoo the Pikmi Pop Monkey and Fez the Pikmi Pop Bunny 
Michele Knotz as Kimie the Pikmi Pop Cat 
Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek