Toei Animation Details 2D-3D Hybrid Film Monkey Quest for 2027
The project marks Toei Animation's first hybrid 2D-3D feature and brings together an international crew, including Sonic the Hedgehog designer Naoto Oshima and Shrek 2 writer David N. Weiss.
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Toei Animation presented its next film project, the 2D-3D hybrid animated film Monkey Quest, at the Annecy Festival. Studio SANZIGEN is handling the 3D animation. The film follows a girl and her brother who free a forgotten protector of Earth. The cast includes Adam Devine, Elsie Fisher, and J.K. Simmons. The film is in post-production and aiming for a 2027 release.
Toei Animation revealed new details for its upcoming hybrid film Monkey Quest at the Annecy Festival in France. The project, originally announced as the CG film Hypergalactic in February 2024, is now a 2D-3D hybrid with Studio SANZIGEN animating the 3D elements. The story is loosely based on Journey to the West and follows 12-year-old Ellie and her 1-year-old brother Adam as they free the forgotten protector of Earth, Okon, from the villain Vex. Adam Devine voices Okon, Elsie Fisher voices Ellie, and J.K. Simmons voices Vex. David N. Weiss (Shrek 2) co-directs and writes the script alongside Stephanie Ma Stine (Kung-Fu Panda 4). Sonic the Hedgehog designer Naoto Oshima co-created the concept and characters with Joseph Chou. The film is in post-production with a 2027 target.
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