Shopkins: The Movie is a 2019 animated comedy film based on the Moose Toys brand, Shopkins, and the webtoon of the same name. Directed and written by Joss Whedon and co-written by the writing team of J. David Stem and David N. Weiss, the film is a continuation of the cartoon, the fourth film based on the toy line and the cartoon, and the first one to be released in theaters worldwide. The majority of the cartoon's voice cast, including Kate Murphy, Aziz Ansari, and Marieve Herington, reprise their respective roles, with Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Michael Cera and Melissa McCarthy joining the cast.
Set after the events of the third and final season of the cartoon, the film follows Apple Blossom as she claims that her life is changing during the future. Many things begin to happen, including meeting Adam Apple, Patricia Parfait Glass arriving in Shopville, and her friends breaking up with her. With Apple's life changed dramatically and Patricia about to take over Shopville, she and Adam must find a way to stop Patricia from taking over Shopville in order for Apple's life to be turned back to normal.
Universal announced the film in February 2017, with the director and the writing team attached. Whedon confirmed that the film would be theatrically released worldwide, including the United States. Like the cartoon, the film combines 2D hand-drawn animation with the extensive use of computer-generated imagery. Traditional animation was done by Rough Draft Korea to animate the characters and some effects, with 3D graphics software system Blender being used to animate the backgrounds and other effects. Mark Mothersbaugh composed the film's score.
The film premiered in Australia on November 14, 2019 before being theatrically released in the United States on November 15 by Universal Pictures. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $311.6 million against a production budget of $80 million, and receiving praise for its animation, humor, voice performances (particularly Samberg and McCarthy), screenplay, emotional weight, soundtrack, cultural references, and faithfulness to its source material, as well as its appeal towards children and adults of both genders. A spin-off centered on Adam Apple, titled Shopkins: The Story of Adam Apple, is scheduled for release on December 25, 2024, with Samberg reprising his voice role as the character. A sequel is set to be released on November 13, 2026, with Whedon returning to direct.
Plot[]
In Paris, France, Patricia Parfait Glass, a parfait glass Shopkin who has a grudge against apples, hires her new assistants Choc-Kate Sundae and Wilbur Whipped Cream on a mission to go to Shopville and find Apple Blossom in order for Patricia herself to become rich and take over Shopville.
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Voice cast[]
- Kate Murphy as:
- Apple Blossom, a green apple Shopkin whose life is dramatically changing.
- Cheeky Chocolate, a chocolate bar Shopkin and one of Apple Blossom's friends.
- Kooky Cookie, a chocolate chip cookie Shopkin and one of Apple Blossom's friends.
- Strawberry Kiss, a strawberry Shopkin and one of Apple Blossom's friends.
- Lippy Lips, a lipstick Shopkin and one of Apple Blossom's friends.
- Spilt Milk, a milk carton Shopkin.
- Cupcake Queen, a cupcake Shopkin who serves as Miss Shopville.
- Toasty Pop, a toaster Shopkin and one of Apple Blossom's friends.
- Suzie Sundae, a tall glassed ice cream sundae Shopkin who speaks in a valley girl dialect.
- Freda Fern, a potted fern bunny Petkin who speaks in clear English.
- Ice Cream Kate, an ice cream cake Shopkin.
- V. Nilla Tubs, a vanilla ice cream tub Shopkin who is best friends with Choc E. Tubs.
- Opaletta, an opal Shopkin.
- Pamela Camera, a camera Shopkin.
- Poppy Corn, a popcorn box Shopkin and Popette's best friend.
- Andy Samberg as Adam Apple, a pink apple Shopkin, Apple Blossom's love interest and a gifted musician.
- Melissa McCarthy as Patricia Parfait Glass, a parfait glass Shopkin from Paris who is the film's main antagonist. She becomes Shopville's celebrity and parfait vendor, and holds a grudge against apples, including Apple Blossom, until the end of the movie.
- Selena Gomez as Choc-Kate Sundae, a chocolate sundae Shopkin who is one of Patricia Parfait Glass's assistants. She is ditzy and naïve but very kind. She later becomes Suzie Sundae's sister at the end of the movie.
- Michael Cera as Wilbur Whipped Cream, a whipped cream bottle Shopkin who is another of Patricia Parfait Glass's assistants. He is Choc-Kate Sundae's partner who is intelligent and selfish but is at times well-mannered.
- Aziz Ansari as Mike Rophone, a microphone Shopkin.
- Marieve Herington as Bessie Bowl, a mixing bowl Shopkin.
- Brianna Plantano as:
- Peppa-Mint, an ice cream themed Shoppie.
- Buncho Bananas, a banana bunch Shopkin and one of Apple Blossom's friends.
- Cassandra Lee Morris as Jessicake, a cupcake themed Shoppie.
- Doug Erholtz as:
- Slick Breadstick, a baguette Shopkin who speaks in a stereotypical French accent. He is shown to have a crush on Patricia Parfait Glass, since she is from France.
- Choc E. Tubs, a chocolate ice cream tub Shopkin who is best friends with V. Nilla Tubs.
- Gino Gelati, a gelati cone Shopkin who speaks in an Italian accent.
- Alpha Soup, an alphabet soup can Shopkin.
- Carlo Coffee Pot, a Moka pot Shopkin who, like Gino Gelati, speaks in an Italian accent.
- Kate Higgins as Sunny Screen, a sunscreen bottle Shopkin who speaks in a Yorkshire accent.
- Kailey Snider as Mitzy Oven Mitt, an oven mitt Shopkin.
- Bryn McAuley as Babette Baguette, a female baguette Shopkin who lives in Paris. She previously appeared in Shopkins: World Vacation, where she was voiced by Kate Murphy.
- Joseph May as Chip Choc, an ice cream themed boy Shoppie and Peppa-Mint's boyfriend.
- Abby Trott as:
- Donatina, a donut themed Shoppie.
- Popette, a popcorn themed Shoppie and Poppy Corn's best friend.
- Marabel Music Player, a music player Shopkin.
- Kayli Mills as Rainbow Kate, a rainbow and cake themed Shoppie.
- Erika Harlacher as:
- Bubbleisha, a bubblegum themed Shoppie.
- Pam Cake, a pancake themed Shoppie.
Production[]
Development[]
In February 2017, the film was announced by Universal Pictures. Whedon was confirmed to direct and co-write the film with J. David Stem and David N. Weiss.
Casting[]
When the film was announced, Kate Murphy, Aziz Ansari and Marieve Herington were confirmed to reprise their respective roles from the webtoon. In November 2017, it was announced that Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Michael Cera and Melissa McCarthy had joined the cast.
Animation[]
Production on the film's animation took place from July 2018 to May 2019. Traditional animation for the film was done by Rough Draft Korea, with computer-generated imagery provided by Blender.
Release[]
The film premiered in Australia on November 14, 2019 and was theatrically released in the United States on November 15, 2019 by Universal Pictures. It was released in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2019.
Home media[]
Shopkins: The Movie was released on Digital HD by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment on January 28, 2020, and on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, and DVD on February 11, 2020.
Reception[]
Box office[]
Shopkins: The Movie grossed $125.5 million in the United States and Canada, and $186.1 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $311.6 million, against a production budget of $80 million.
In the United States and Canada, Shopkins: The Movie was released alongside The Good Liar, Ford v Ferrari and Charlie's Angels, and was projected to gross $34–40 million from 3,854 theaters in its opening weekend. It made $26.1 million on its first day, including $3.9 million from Thursday night previews.
Critical response[]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 372 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The website's consensus reads, "Poignant, funny, and lovely to look at, Shopkins: The Movie serves up all the refreshing animated fare that fans and newcomers will be looking for." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 73 out of 100, based on 54 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported it received a 90% overall positive score, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it.
Soundtrack[]
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