Camp Lakebottom The Movie (2025)

Camp Lakebottom The Movie is a upcoming 2025 live-action/animated film based on the 2013 animated television series of the same name. The film is directed by BlurAnimationstudio RedDog and written by series creator Scott Fellows, and it will be produced by Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and Spongy Pictures. The film will released on May 15, 2025.
The film will star Owen Wilson, Anna Kendrick, Woody Harrelson, Ricky Gervais, Kenan Thompson, Hulk Hogan, Terry Crews, Steve Zahn, Justin Long, Josh Peck, Danny DeVito, Bill Hader, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Fred Armisen, Jemaine Clement, Nick Kroll, Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry, Jon Hamm, Leslie Mann, Will Ferrell, Jason Sudeikis, Danny McBride, Christina Applegate, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler, Mike Myers, Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Smith as the voice of McGee.
Production on the film began on June 10, 2024 and ended on October 12, 2024.
The film was originally going to be released on July 4, 2025, but it was pushed up to May 15, 2025.
The first teaser trailer for the film was released on March 4, 2025 and the second teaser trailer was released on April 1, 2025.
The film was dedicated to the late actor and comedian Robin Williams, who voiced the character of Armand in the series.
The film received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 58% approval rating, based on 100 reviews, with an average rating of 5.8/10. The site's consensus reads: "Fun for the whole family, but with a few too many flat gags, Camp Lakebottom The Movie doesn't quite reach the level of the best animated films." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 56 out of 100, based on 33 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".
== Plot: ==
The film follows McGee, Gretchen and Squirt as they accidentally go to the wrong summer camp bus and end up in Camp Lakebottom. With the help of the camp counselors Sawyer and Armand, they have to prevent McGee's nemesis Jordan Buttsquat from unleashing a terrible prank and save Camp Lakebottom.
== Distributed: ==
The film will be distributed by Paramount Pictures.
== Soundtrack: ==
The film's soundtrack will be released on May 11, 2025, by Paramount Records.
== Animation: ==
The film will be animated by Blur Animation Studios.
== Similars To: ==
The film is similar to the 1995 film Heavyweights, the 2005 film The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, the 2006 film Nacho Libre, the 2007 film Wild Hogs, the 2011 film Yogi Bear and the 2016 film Ratchet & Clank.
== Trailers: ==
The first trailer for the film was released on November 15, 2024.
== Production: ==
Production for the film began on September 12, 2024, and ended on January 14, 2025.
== Development: ==
The film was first announced on August 8, 2020, by Scott Fellows.
== Casting: ==
The first cast member was announced on September 12, 2020, when Owen Wilson was cast as McGee.
== Release: ==
The film was originally scheduled to be released on July 2, 2025, but it was later pushed back to May 15, 2025.
== Screening: ==
The film will have its world premiere at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival on June 10, 2025.
== Home media: ==
The film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 24, 2025.
== Reception: ==
The film received positive reviews from critics.
== Box office: ==
The film grossed $500 million worldwide.
== Accolades: ==
The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, but lost to Wes Anderson's film The Fantastic Mr. Fox.
== Visual effects: ==
The visual effects for the film were provided by Industrial Light & Magic and Weta Digital.
== Legacy: ==
The film spawned a franchise, which includes a sequel, a TV series, video games, merchandise, and theme park attractions.
== Trivia: ==
* This is the first live-action/animated film based on the Camp Lakebottom franchise.
* This is the first live-action/animated film to be distributed by Paramount Pictures.
* This is the first live-action/animated film to be produced by Paramount Animation.
* This is the first live-action/animated film to be animated by Blur Animation Studios.
* Will Smith, who voices McGee in the film, also starred in the live-action/animated films Shark Tale, Hockey Night, and The Karate Kid.
* Sacha Baron Cohen, who voices Jordan Buttsquat in the film, also starred in the live-action/animated films Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.
* Danny McBride, who voices Sawyer in the film, also starred in the live-action/animated films Your Highness and Kung Fu Panda 2.
* Christina Applegate, who voices Gretchen in the film, also starred in the live-action/animated films Alvin and the Chipmunks, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.
* Maya Rudolph, who voices Rosebud in the film, also voiced Lani Aliikai in the 2004 animated film Surf's Up.
* Amy Poehler, who voices Suzi in the film, also voiced Dr. Mary in the 2016 animated film Inside Out.
* Mike Myers, who voices Armand in the film, also voiced Shrek in the Shrek franchise.
* Jemaine Clement, who voices Slimey in the film, also voiced Bruno in the 2009 animated film Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa.
* This is the first live-action/animated film to be released in the 2025 summer movie season.
* This is the first live-action/animated film to be released in the month of May.
* This is the first live-action/animated film to be released on a Friday.
* This is the first live-action/animated film to be released in the 2020s.
* This is the first live-action/animated film to be released in the same year as its TV series.