RedBall (2020 film)

RedBall is a 2020 3D American computer-animated action comedy film directed by Tim Johnson, The film is produced by Laika and stars the voices of David Gallagher, Brenda Song, Nichole Kidman, Paul Giamatti, Kumail Nanjiani, Max Greenfield, Bill Farmer, JD McCrary, Lauren Tom, Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Kate McKinnon, Delaney Rose Staint, Jim Cummings and narrated by Justin Timberlake.

Development on a new CGI Laika animated film on "Film Nine" began in February 2019, with Johnson to direct and write the project and the voice cast announced. Annapurna Pictures distributed the film in the United States, who brought their distributor rights. Laika announced that RedBall would be released in September 2020. RedBall was theatrically released in the United States on September 25, 2020 by Annapurna Pictures through United Artists Releasing.

Voice cast

 * David Gallagher as RedBall
 * Brenda Song as Nick
 * Nichole Kidman as Nick's Mom
 * Paul Giamatti as Nick's Dad
 * Kumail Nanjiani as BlackBlock
 * Max Greenfield as Shakie O. Shakie
 * Bill Farmer as Bongo
 * JD McCrary as Gooet 1
 * Lauren Tom as Gooet 2
 * Ariana Grande as Gooet 3
 * Charli XCX as Daisy
 * Kate McKinnon as Principal Cone
 * Delaney Rose Staint as Fiona
 * Jim Cummings as Quill
 * Niecy Nash as Unknown Character
 * Michael Peña as Unknown Character
 * Marques Houston as Unknown Character
 * Drake Bell as Unknown Character
 * Rachel Matthews as Unknown Character
 * BLACKPINK:
 * Jennie Kim as Unknown Character
 * Lisa as Unknown Character
 * Jisoo as Unknown Character
 * Rosé as Unknown Character

Production
On February 2019, it was announced that Laika had begun development on "Film Nine," a new animated film directed by Tim Johnson and starring David Gallagher and Brenda Song. The film was set to be distributed by Annapurna Pictures in the United States.

Music
On December 2019, Rolfe Kent was confirmed to score music for the film. The soundtrack was released on TBA by (insert label), the same day as the theatrical release.

Release
The film was released in the United States on September 25, 2020 by United Artists Releasing, Annapurna Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's joint distribution company, making it Laika's first film not to be distributed by Focus Features.

Home media
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment released the film in the United States on digital on TBA and on Blu-ray and DVD on TBA.

Sequel
On TBA, Lionsgate and Laika Studios announced a sequel, which was released on TBA, with David Gallagher reprising his role. On TBA. it was announced that Tim Johnson will return as director.