The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (TV special)

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is a 2034 animated special produced by Disney Television Animation and Marvel Animation. The special was directed by Christine Liu from a script by Luz Batiste and Bob Roth. Set in the same continuity as The Incredible Hulk and based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the special stars the voices of Milana Vayntrub, Dee Bradley Baker, Maurice LaMarche, Giancarlo Esposito, and Mick Wingert. The special centers on Squirrel Girl as she tries to prove her value to the superhero comunity.
Development on the special began by early 2032, with Liu, Batiste, and Roth being attached shortly after. Vayntrub would be cast in the title role by late 2033, reprisimg her role from previous Marvel media. The rest of the cast would be announced shortly after. Animation services would be provided by Rough Draft Korea.
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl would be released on December 25, 2034, on Disney+. The special would receive positive reviews from critics, particularly for its heart, comedy, animation, action sequences, vocal performances, and faithfulness to the source material.
== Synopsis ==
Thanks to being born with a genetic mutation of unknown knid, Doreen Green developed the powers of, and the ability to talk to, squirrels. Wanting to ro something good for tye world, she becomes the unveatable Squirrel Girl! Unfortunely, she still has to find her mojo when it comes to how to fight crime. She is forced to find it, however, when she discovers a new plot by Magneto to attack New York.
== Voice cast ==
* Milana Vayntrub as Doreen Green / Squirrel Girl: A wannabe superhero still trying to find herself. Vayntrub add-libbed several of her lines during recording.
* Dee Bradley Baker as Tippy Toe: Doreen's best friend and superhero sidekick.
* Giancarlo Esposito as Professor Charles Xavier: Leader of the X-Men and founder if the Xavier Institute for the Young Gifted.
* Maurice LaMarche as Erik Lensherr / Magneto: An Holocaust survivor and mutant extremist, archenemy to the X-Men.
* Mick Wingert as Tony Stark / Iron Man: A superhero and Avenger who often looks out for Squirrel Girl. Director Christine Liu said that "he isn't a father figure or mentir to Squirrel Girl" but more like "the guy who gets her out of trouble and gives her a few tips".
== Production ==
=== Development ===
In February 2033, it would be reported that Disney Television Animation and Marvel Animation would be developing a TV special based on Squirrel Girl for Disney+, set within the same continuity as The Incredible Hulk. The project would enter development due to an interest within the studio to develop a stand-alone special. By July 2033, Christine Liu would be announced as the director, having previously helmed episodes for Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, while longtime Disney TVA writers Luz Batiste and Bob Roth set to write the special. Roth and Liu would also executive-produce the special alongside Steve Loter. Suzanna Olson would produce.