Mighty Magiswords: The First Movie

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***Mighty Magiswords: The First Movie*** is a 2024 American animated adventure comedy film based on the Cartoon Network animated television series *Mighty Magiswords*. The film was produced by Cartoon Network Studios and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film was directed by Ken Mitchroney (in his directorial debut) from a screenplay written by series creator Kyle Carrozza, Richard Pursel, and Drew Green. The film takes place after the show's series finale. Several cast members from the original series reprised their roles, including Carrozza (voicing Prohyas, Announcer, Grup the Dragon and Old Man Oldman), Grey Griffin (voicing Vambre and Zange), Eric Bauza (voicing Hoppus, Phil and King Rexxtopher), Mr. Lawrence (voicing Ralphio) and Lindsay Smith (voicing Witchy Simone). They are joined by newcomers Isaiah Mustafa, Audie Rick, Violet McGraw, Christopher Massey, Timothy Banfield, Eugenio Derbez, Fabrizio Guido, Jacob Bertrand, Lilimar, Rob Riggle, and introducing Sree Leela and Ajey Nagar in their film debuts as Füd and Snax. The plot follows the clumsy warriors named Vambre and Prohyas as they battle their new foe, Gorgon, and save the land of Rhyboflaven. It is one of the very rare times a theatrically released animated feature film was done entirely with Flash animation, as well as the first wide theatrical feature film based on a series airing on Cartoon Network since 2023's *Craig Before the Creek*.

The film was theatrically released nationwide in the United States on August 30, 2024. It was also made available on HBO Max 45 days after its theatrical release. It grossed $58 million worldwide against a $10 million budget and received positive reviews from critics, which praised the stylized animation quality, cast, score, and screenplay.

## Plot

The sibling team of "Warriors for Hire" are back…in their first big-screen adventure! When their new archfoe, Gorgon, is consumed by the power of the Magic Emerald and starts wreaking havoc, Vambre and Prohyas kick into high gear to face the most challenging mission of their Magisword careers. Along the way, the team finds help from new allies, the newbie warriors Duke and Aileas, and together the Warriors fight to save the land of Rhyboflaven! Can the Warriors for Hire save the land before it's too late? After all, our issue is their mission!

## Cast and characters

* Kyle Carrozza as Prohyas Warrior, Announcer, Grup the Dragon, Nohyas, Old Man Oldman, Prug
	+ Audie Rick as Young Prohyas. Rick replaces Carrozza from the series.
* Grey Griffin as Vambre Warrior, Zange, Mysterious Hooded Woman
	+ Violet McGraw as Young Vambre. McGraw replaces Griffin from the series.
* Eric Bauza as Hoppus, Phil, King Rexxtopher
* Mr. Lawrence - Ralphio
* Lindsay Smith as Witchy Simone, Lady Hiss
* Sree Leela as Füd. Leela replaces Grey Griffin from the series.
* Ajey Nagar as Snax. Nagar replaces Jack McBrayer from the series.
* Eugenio Derbez as Gorgon
* Fabrizio Guido as Michurg
* Arin Hanson as Delivery Man Steve
* Phil LaMarr as Noville
* Hal Lublin as Omnibus
* Mary Faber as Morbidia
* Isaiah Mustafa as Gateaux. Mustafa replaces Arin Hanson from the series.
* Jacob Bertrand as Duke
* Lilimar as Aileas
* Rob Riggle as Master Clawmon
* Jim Cummings as Buford
* Luke Ski as Skullivan
* Townsend Coleman as Neddy the Mallet
* Ken Mitchroney as Mr. Packard
* Tom Kenny as Taunting Jester Magisword
* Christopher Massey as Mr. Spoony. Massey replaces Kyle Massey from the series.
* Kate Micucci as Bimm
* Dana Gould as Norman Warrior
* Renee Albert as Kablammica Warrior
* Rider Strong as Familiar
* Jack McBrayer as Matt
* Timothy Banfield as Prohyas' Stomach. Banfield replaces the late Gilbert Gottfried from the series.

## Production

On February 11, 2020, it was announced that a feature film based on *Mighty Magiswords* was in production for a theatrical release. The film was in development since October 2019, though production didn't begin until March 2022; Cartoon Network first approached showrunner Kyle Carrozza to develop a film after wrapping up production of the series. In January 2023, the film's plot synopsis was revealed on the franchise's official Twitter account, along with the original release year. In August, the film was pushed back to 2024 due to it not being completed in time. Production on the film was completed in April 2024.

Animation services were provided by Inspidea. Due to the bigger budget, the animators were allowed to feature more high-quality theatrical animation and color in the film than in the series.

### Music

The original score for the film was conducted, orchestrated and arranged by Bill Liston. On June 5, 2024, it was confirmed that American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor had provided an original song, titled "For the People". It was written by Sean Douglas, Justin Trainor, Wrabel, Federico Vindver and Meghan Trainor; Federico Vindver and Meghan Trainor are the producers, while Justin Trainor serves as the executive producer. The track was officially released on August 2, and sent to Italian radio on October 4, 2024.

Another song, titled "My Way to Go", was announced on July 29, 2024, as well as the official release on August 13, co-written by AJ Mitchell (who performs the track), Melanie Fontana and Lindgren, who additionally serves as producer. Lindgren stated that "his one-of-a-kind voice weaves a beautiful song that captures the sadness and uncertainty during a pinnacle moment in the film". A soundtrack of the film, which was released on August 23, 2024 by Epic Records, includes other songs by various artists, including the Black Eyed Peas, Eddie Benjamin, Justin Jesso, 21 Lil Harold, Bella Thorne, Fifth Harmony, DJ Khaled, Oxlade, AG Club, India Shawn, Passion Pit, and two additional songs by Trainor.

Original songs performed for the film include:

## Release

### Theatrical

The film was originally set to be released in 2023 but was pushed back to 2024 due to it not being completed in time. The film's trailer was released on July 10, 2024. *Mighty Magiswords: The First Movie* was theatrically released on August 30, 2024 by Warner Bros. Pictures. This is the third Cartoon Network Studios feature film to be produced in the 2:35.1 aspect ratio, after *Billy & Mandy The Movie: The Quest of the Diamonds* and *Knight School*. The film was also made available on HBO Max 45 days after its theatrical release.

### Home media

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Studio Distribution Services released *Mighty Magiswords: The First Movie* on digital on November 5, 2024, and on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on December 24. It was later released on Hulu on March 26, 2025.

### Video game

A tie-in video game titled *Mighty Magiswords: The First Video Game* was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on June 14, 2024, and for Google Stadia on July 26, 2024.

## Reception

### Box office

Opening on August 30, 2024, in the United States, the film grossed over $58 million worldwide on a budget of $10 million.

In the United States, *Mighty Magiswords: The First Movie* was initially projected to gross around $14 million from 3,520 theaters in its opening weekend, with a chance to go as high as $19 million. However, after making $4.7 million on its first day (including $1 million from Thursday night previews), estimates were lowered to $10 million, and it ended up debuting to $10.5 million, finishing 5th at the box office.

### Critical reception

Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 76% based on the 90 reviews and an average rating of 6.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "*Mighty Magiswords: The First Movie* may seem like an unlikely attempt to return Cartoon Network's animated series to the big screen, but fans to the original show will adore its story as a long episode nonetheless." On Metacritic, it receives a score of 63 out of 100, based on 34 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gives the film an average grade of "B+" on its A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported 79% of audience members gave it a positive score, with 59% saying they would definitely recommend it.

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## Trivia

* This is the first ever feature film of the series.
* This is the first animated *Mighty Magiswords* movie to hit theaters.
	+ This is also the first ever *Mighty Magiswords* movie in general to hit theaters.
* This is Cartoon Network's fourteenth original movie to be released theatrically, after *The Powerpuff Girls Movie*, which was released in 2002, *Regular Show: The Movie*, which was released in 2015, *Teen Titans Go! To the Movies*, which was released in 2018, *Clarence's Big Break* and *A Foster's Movie: Imagination Desolation*, which were both released in 2021, *Billy & Mandy The Movie: The Quest of the Diamonds* and *The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie*, which were both released in 2022, *OK K.O.! Let's Save the Universe*, *Adventure Time: The Kingdom of Ooo* and *Craig Before the Creek*, which were all released in 2023, and *Knight School* and *American Girl: Corinne Tan*, which were both released in this year.
* The first animated feature film of Isaiah Mustafa, Audie Rick, Violet McGraw, Christopher Massey, Timothy Banfield, Jacob Bertrand and Lilimar.
* Sree Leela (Füd) and Ajey Nagar (Snax) both received the first ever "introducing" credit for a Cartoon Network Studios film, a credit that usually indicates an actor is making their film debut.
* Jacob Bertrand and Lilimar (*Batwheels*) have both starred in another Cartoon Network project.
* Fabrizio Guido's second Cartoon Network movie role after We Bare Bears: The Movie (2020).
* This film marks the first time to have someone other than Kyle Carrozza voice Prohyas, but only as a child. As the same also goes for Vambre.
* This also serves as the first time Shauna Case starred in a feature-length film in general and from Cartoon Network. Prior to *Mighty Magiswords: The First Movie*, she starred as herself in *Incredible Crew*.
* This is Noah Bentley's third contribution to Cartoon Network.
* Some characters have been recast for various issues. Gateaux (originally voiced by Arin Hanson) is now played by Isaiah Mustafa due to issues of a white actor voicing a black animal character. Mr. Spoony (originally voiced by Kyle Massey) is now played by his older brother Christopher Massey due to Kyle's recent inappropriate behavior in 2021. Similarly, Füd and Snax (originally played by Grey Griffin and Jack McBrayer) are now played by Sree Leela and Ajey Nagar. Prohyas' Stomach (originally played by Gilbert Gottfried) is now played by Timothy Banfield due to Gottfried's death in 2022.

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