Mixels: The Movie, Mixing It Up A Notch

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***Mixels: The Movie, Mixing It Up A Notch*** is a 2025 animated fantasy comedy film based on the Cartoon Network animated television series *Mixels*. It was directed by series co-creator John Fang (in his directorial debut), written by David P. Smith, and Dominic Bisignano from a story by Fang, and Smith. The film is a co-production between Cartoon Network Studios and The Lego Group, the toy company behind the series, with animation provided by Atomic Cartoons, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film takes place after the show's series finale. The plot follows the Mixels as they all come together to stand up to Major Nixel and King Nixel, and save their planet. 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 2024's *Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Wonders of the Stars*.

Development for the feature film based on *Mixels* began in April 2024. The entire *Mixels* cast reprise their respective roles from the series; much of the film's dialogue was recorded remotely. The film was scripted by Smith, and Bisignano from a story by Fang, and Smith. Composer Mark Mothersbaugh, who composed the scores for *The Lego Movie* and *A Foster's Movie: Imagination Desolation*, co-composed the score with series composer Kevin Manthei.

*Mixels: The Movie, Mixing It Up A Notch* was heavily promoted in marketing campaigns by Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network and was heavily anticipated by fans of the series. The film had its red carpet premiere at the BFI Southbank in London on September 21, 2025. It was theatrically released in the United States on October 10, 2025. It was also made available on HBO Max 45 days after its theatrical release. Despite receiving mixed reviews from film critics, the film was positively welcomed from audiences, and performed well at the box office, grossing over $35 million worldwide against a budget of $11 million. It was praised for its voice acting, animation, humor, and music, but criticized its script, and pacing.

## Synopsis

Major Nixel and King Nixel have found the perfect plan to defeat the Mixels once and for all, destroying the Maximum Cubit which created them in the first place, when they set out to destroy their homes and the Cubits, the Mixels must do anything they can to defend their planet.

## Plot

The film begins with a young Flain running through a Nixed Planet Mixel with a Rainbow Cubit, he arrives at the Cubit Core of Planet Mixel and activates it using his Cubit, creating Mixels, the tribal landscapes and bringing color to the planet, he chooses one special Mixel to be the Ultimate Mixel and gives that Mixel ultimate Mixing power.

Major Nixel, along with many other Nixels rushing the remains of King Nixel after his defeat in "Nixel Nixel Go Away" to Nixel Land. He brings them over to Nixel doctors who put them in a machine that revives King Nixel, with fearful powers. King Nixel swears revenge on Mixopolis and the Mixels inside for his defeat. King Nixel orders Major Nixel to begin building an army of more powerful Nixels, such as those that have cannons, giant flyswatters, boomerangs and wrestler Nixels. Major Nixel also promotes a random Nixel to a colonel and has Colonel Nixel assist Major Nixel and completes the army.

Meanwhile in Mixopolis, a party to celebrate the Nixels' defeat is taking place with Booger as the guest of honour while Colonel Nixel is on top of a building to scout for the party. The 81 Mixels that exist as sets decide to explore outside of Mixopolis, however, after they leave, Colonel Nixel attacks Mixopolis with the new army of Nixels and manages to capture all the Mixels except for Booger, Scrud, Blip and Zabo, who escape as Mixopolis is destroyed. King Nixel orders an attack on each tribal landscape as the 81 Mixels who escaped are visiting their homes. Booger and his friends are found by Nixel scouts, the group are forced to Mix and hold off the Nixels until the MCFD find them and Max to help fend off the Nixels. The tribal landscapes are attacked one by one until they are completely destroyed and the Mixels, excluding the original Infernites, are spread across the planet. Mixels begin to find each other and Mix to fight the Nixels until they all meet up to fight off the Nixels. The original Infernites fly in using a Mixel-chopper to rescue the Mixels. The Nixels amalgamate and create a Nixelstorm and manage to capture almost every Mixels except for the tribal leaders, as well as Vulk, Zorch, Booger and his friends.

King Nixel intercepts the chopper with his airship and takes it over, capturing the Mixels and bringing them onto his airship, however, he attempts to kill Booger as revenge for destroying him before but Flain intercepts and sacrifices himself to save Booger. The Mixels watch in horror as their friend is killed by King Nixel. The Mixels are released into a chamber in the new city, Nixopolis, as King Nixel takes the last remaining Cubits to power a machine that will Nix the Mixels. Booger reveals the last Cubit in front of the camera from King Nixel and uses it to create a slingshot Mix with numerous Mixels, launching the Cragsters Max into the wall, destroying it, the Mixels escape just as the chamber is Nixed. The Mixels approach the Cubit Core of Planet Mixel as the Nixels are attempting to Nix it. Flain's spirit suddenly appears from the Cubit Core and manages to produce Cubits for the Mixels, resulting in the Mixels Maxing, Flain manages to revive himself and Maxes with his brothers to fight through to the Cubit Core. The Mixels hold off the Cubit Core until they eventually find themselves outnumbered, Flain tells them that they can use they Cubit Core to create the Ultimate Mix if they unleash their power of creativity. The Mixels unleash their creativity and Mix to create the Ultimate Mix, with Booger as the dominant Mixel of the Mix. King Nixel, Major Nixel and Colonel Nixel amalgamate to create three giant Nixel mechs, the Ultimate Mix easily defeats Major Nixel and Colonel Nixel and struggles with King Nixel, using the creativity of every Mixel, the Ultimate Mix releases a beam of rainbow colours, "Mixelising" the Nixels and destroying them for good, the rainbow beam spreads across Planet Mixel, repairing Mixopolis and the tribal landscapes.

The Mixels split in a newly upgraded Mixopolis and start planning a new party to celebrate the Nixels' defeat again. Flain reveals to every Mixel at the party that he created the Mixels using the power of the Cubit Core, Booger is not surprised as he had dreams that Flain had created the Mixels. Flain then reveals that he created one special Mixel to always keep creativity and Mixing alive; the Ultimate Mixel, Booger. The Mixels cheer for Booger as he controlled the Ultimate Max. Booger stares into the sky that night and accepts that he is the Ultimate Mixel with his best friends, Zabo, Blip and Scrud.

A post-credits scene shows that the Nixels have survived being Mixelized, but are partying, King Nixel claims he is creating a new plan, but forgets and parties with the Nixels.

A final post-credits scene shows Flain reactivating the Cubit Core, but this time, with Booger, presumably creating more Mixels.

## Cast

### Main

* Tom Kenny as Flain, Seismo, Teslo, Berp, Tungster, Gobbol, Mysto and Screeno
* David P. Smith as Krader, Zorch and Volectro
* Jess Harnell as Vulk, Zaptor, Shuff, Meltus, Burnard, Vaka, Hydro, Surgeo and Sweepz
* Fred Tatasciore as Slumbo, Kraw, Jawg, Nixels and Colonel Nixel
* Phil LaMarr as Chomly, Flurr, Tentro and Skrubz
* Billy West as Lunk, Gobba, Balk and Compax
* Matt Taylor as Glomp and Hoogi
* Maria Bamford as Scorpi
* Bumper Robinson as Glurt, Footi and Wizwuz
* Carlos Alazraqui as Torts and Mesmo
* Brian Stepanek as Magnifo
* Andrew Kishino as Niksput
* Justin Grollman as Nurp
* Rodger Bumpass as Naut and Flamzer
* Phil Hayes as Rokit and Kuffs
* Dave Fennoy as Globert, Boogly, Krog and Kramm
* Sam Riegel as Vampos
* Jeff Bennett as Dribbal, Gurggle, Jinky and Camillot
* Daran Norris as Snoof, Waka, Spugg, Tiketz and Lewt
* Steve Blum as King Nixel, Kamzo, Tapsy, Aquad and Spinza
* Griffin Burns as Snax, Slusho, Chilbo and Skulzy
* Peter Jason as Major Nixel, Wuzzo, Sharx and Tuth
* Chris Cox as Gox, Forx and Busto
* Cree Summer as Jamzy
* Eric Bauza as Paladum
* Richard Horvitz as Mixadel and Splasho
* Gregg Bissonette as Myke and Camsta
* Leonard Garner as Cobrax

### Minor

* Fred Tatasciore as Jetpack Nixels, Muscle Nixel, Boxer Nixels, Boomerang Nixels, Cannon Nixels and Flyswatter Nixels
* Dave Fennoy as Sergeant and King
* Tom Kenny as Booger
* Cree Summer as Teacher

## Production

### Development

In June 2021, Tom Ascheim and Niels Christiansen both confirmed that Cartoon Network and The Lego Group were "currently considering whether to relaunch the *Mixels* franchise with a feature film at some point in the next 12 to 24 months." Animation tests were conducted in 2021 to measure how the characters "would translate onto the big screen" and both companies developed a film script.

Development of the film was confirmed on April 19, 2024, with series co-creator John Fang attached as director while Cartoon Network's then presidents, Michael Ouweleen and Sam Register serve as the film's executive producers. Production was done in the United States. On May 10, 2025, an exclusive first look of the film was shown during the Cartoon Network Summer Kickoff Awards 2025.

Christiansen stated that he was excited about bringing the franchise to the big screen. He adds, "This first foray into the arena of feature film marks a significant strategic expansion for The Lego Group and our properties. This demonstrates our commitment to harnessing our own internal entertainment production teams to develop and deliver IP in a motion picture format and allows us to connect our characters to fans through shared theatrical experiences."

### Casting and recording

After the film's announcement, it was confirmed that Tom Kenny, David P. Smith, Jess Harnell, Fred Tatasciore, Phil LaMarr, Billy West, Matt Taylor, Maria Bamford, and Bumper Robinson would reprise their roles from the series.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many cast members had to record their lines from their homes. On July 14, 2024, Kenny revealed that he had finished recording his lines. After recording their lines, voice actors sent their dialogue to the film's editors.

### Animation

The film would be produced on a lower budget and be made by a different animation studio outside of Cartoon Network Studios, similar to *Battu*. Following the first trailer, it was confirmed that Atomic Cartoons, who worked on the first season of *Mixels*, would be providing the animation for the film, making Atomic's first animated project for over 300 people working on it. The film uses Toon Boom Animation's Harmony software rather than the usual traditional animation style used in the second season of the television series. Additional animation was provided by 6 Point Harness from *The Jellies!*, model rigging for the characters was provided by Inspidea.

### Music

Mark Mothersbaugh and Kevin Manthei collaborated on composing the music for the film. On August 6, 2025, it was confirmed that American singer and social media personality Huddy had provided an original song, titled "Mixed Up". It was written by Andrew Goldstein, Nick Long, Andy Seltzer, Huddy and Halatrax; Andy Seltzer and Halatrax are the producers, while Andrew Goldstein serves as the executive producer. The track was officially released on September 26, 2025, and sent to Italian radio on November 7, 2025.

Another song, titled "No Lucky Chances", was announced on November 3, 2025, as well as the official release on November 11, co-written by Mckenna Grace (who performs the track) and Lily Kincade, while Nathaniel Motte serves as producer.

Original songs performed for the film include:

## Release

### Theatrical and streaming

*Mixels: The Movie, Mixing It Up A Notch* had its red carpet premiere on September 21, 2025, at the BFI Southbank in London. It was theatrically released in the United States on October 10, 2025, by Warner Bros. Pictures. An early screening was held on September 19 at Vidcon 2025, for both badge members and YouTubers. The film was also shown at the San Diego Comic-Con International on October 5, 2025. The film was also available to stream on HBO Max in the United States 45 days after it released in theaters.

### Marketing

In late fall 2025, American fast food chain Burger King announced that they would be the official partner of the film.

### Home media

*Mixels: The Movie, Mixing It Up A Notch* was released on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K UHD on December 23, 2025 by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

## Reception

### Critical reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. The film gained a 50% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The site's comment being: "*Mixels: The Movie, Mixing It Up A Notch* is a decent movie to see with kids who have watched the show, but it takes place immediately after an episode of the TV series, which will lead to confusion. It has a very positive message, however."

### Box office

*Mixels: The Movie, Mixing It Up A Notch* grossed $9.8 million in the United States and Canada, and $13 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $35.8 million.

In the United States, *Mixels: The Movie, Mixing It Up A Notch* was released alongside *A Quiet Place III*, and was projected to gross around $5 million from 3,200 theaters in its opening weekend. The film made $1.6 million on its first day, and went on to debut to $4.5 million, finishing fourth at the box office. In its sophomore weekend, the film dropped 58% to $2.7 million, finishing sixth.

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## Trivia

* This is the first ever feature film of the series.
* This is the first animated *Mixels* movie to hit theaters.
	+ This is also the first ever *Mixels* movie in general to hit theaters.
* This is Cartoon Network's tenth 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*, which was released in 2023, and *Driftwood*, which was released in this year.
* This is the fifth time the fourth wall is broken. ("Rockball", "Elevator", "Mixel Moon Madness", "A Quest for the Lost Mixamajig")
* This is the fifth appearance of Nixels Land. ("Another Nixel", "Nixel "Mix Over", "Mixel Moon Madness", "A Quest for the Lost Mixamajig")
* The Nixels from Calling All Mixels appear for the first time.
* Tapsy and Lewt appear outside of the intro for the first time.
* Wizwuz speaks on his own for the first time.
* The movie marks the chronological finale of Mixels.
	+ King Nixel and the Nixel army give up on tearing apart the Mixels.
	+ The Mixels celebrate creativity and "Mixelize" the entire Mixelverse.
* Flain is revealed to be the Maximum Mixel, but gives his power to Booger.
* Lewt, Trumpsy, Gobbol, Compax and Sweepz speak for the first time.
* A Mixel dies for the first time.

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