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''The Bob's Burgers Movie'' is a 2022 American animated
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based on the
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Bob's Burgers ''Bob's Burgers'' is an American animated sitcom created by Loren Bouchard for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is centered on the Belcher family—parents Bob Belcher, Bob and Linda Belcher, Linda and their three children, Tina Belcher, Tina, G ...
''. It is directed by the series creator
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and series director Bernard Derriman, written by Bouchard and Nora Smith, and produced by Janelle Momary-Neely, Bouchard, and Smith. The original voice cast from the series reprise their roles including H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz,
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, Larry Murphy,
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Kristen Schaal Kristen Joy Schaal ( ,; born January 24, 1978) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. Known for her distinctive high-pitched, childlike voice, she voices Louise Belcher on ''Bob's Burgers'' and voiced Mabel Pines on '' Gravity Falls''. ...
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, and
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. Set between the
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seasons of ''Bob's Burgers'', the plot follows Bob and his family's struggles with paying their loan after a
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opens in front of their restaurant and affects business, while the kids try to solve the murder of a carnie. ''The Bob's Burgers Movie'' premiered at the
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in
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on May 17, 2022, and was theatrically released by
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in the United States on May 27, 2022, following previous delays of almost two years due to the
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. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $34 million worldwide against a $38 million budget. The film was dedicated to
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Dave Creek and matte painter Denise Fuller, both of whom died prior to its release.


Plot

One night, two figures get into a fight at Wonder Wharf. A gunshot rings out and one of the figures falls. Six years later, the Belcher family prepares for the summer: Bob and
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plan to extend their loan from the bank,
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plans to confess to her crush Jimmy Jr.,
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constructs an instrument to perform at Wonder Wharf's
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, and Louise wants to prove she is brave. Bob and Linda are denied an extension on their loan and are told they have seven days to pay it or their restaurant equipment will get repossessed. They decide to ask their landlord, Mr. Calvin Fischoeder, if they can skip rent for the month until they pay the loan. However, after a
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forms in front of the restaurant, a skeleton of a carnie named Cotton Candy Dan is discovered in it by the kids, and Mr. Fischoeder is charged for the murder. If he is convicted, they will not be able to get the rent skipped. The Belcher children skip school in an attempt to investigate the murder themselves and clear Mr. Fischoeder of wrongdoing. After investigating Wonder Wharf's carnies, questioning police Sergeant Bosco, and searching the Fischoders' treehouse, they conclude that Mr. Fischoeder's brother Felix is the killer and tail him to Wonder Wharf, where they end up in a secret clubhouse underneath a ride called the Mole Hill. Calvin, Felix, their cousin and family lawyer Grover are hiding out in the clubhouse until the two brothers can flee the country over the murder charge. Louise sees a photo that shows Grover wearing a
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that was found on the skeleton, and spots a faded bite mark on Grover's wrist, revealing that he was in fact the murderer. However, Grover realizes Louise is onto him, grabs a
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from a shooting gallery and takes everyone hostage. Meanwhile at the restaurant, Bob, Linda, and their family-friend Teddy prepare to sell burgers at Wonder Wharf using a
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that Teddy builds to come up with the money for the loan and rent. They make a good amount of money, but after provoking the carnies, Bob and Linda run into the Mole Hill and fall into the secret clubhouse, where Grover takes them hostage as well, while Teddy escapes to the restaurant. Grover reveals he killed Cotton Candy Dan to frame Calvin to get the family
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, and that he plans to kill Calvin, Felix, and the Belchers before burning down Wonder Wharf with a lit fuse to build a "mega park" in its place. As he orders Calvin and Felix into a submersible to drown them, the Belchers flee in a
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but are pursued by Grover, who buries them in the sinkhole. Though they are trapped inside the microcar, Bob manages to break a
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to launch it out, and they are freed by Teddy. The group returns to the Mole Hill, where Louise stops the fuse before it can spark a fire. Calvin and Felix are rescued from the submersible, while Grover is arrested. Later, at the end of the week, Calvin gives Bob and Linda money for the loan, Louise proves her bravery to a bully on the playground, Tina confesses to Jimmy Jr., and Gene's band performs at the bandshell.


Voice cast

Additional voices by H. Jon Benjamin,
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, Katie Crown, David Herman,
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, John Roberts,
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, and David Zyler. The characters of Jimmy Pesto Sr., Jackie the Crossing Guard, Cotton Candy Dan, Speedo Guy, Courtney, Mike the Mailman, Trev, Peter Pescadaro, Dodomeki, Bakaneko, Okoro Kamui, Burobu and Little King Trashmouth appear but have no lines. The characters of Gretchen, Mr. Business, Aunt Gayle, Harold and Edith Cranwinkle, Marshmallow, Mr. Branca and Arnold Evans appear only in the sequence during the closing credits, in which various characters are seen dancing to the song "My Burger Buns". Gene's imaginary friend Ken is mentioned.


Production


Development

On October 4, 2017,
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announced that a film adaptation based on the
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animated series ''
Bob's Burgers ''Bob's Burgers'' is an American animated sitcom created by Loren Bouchard for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is centered on the Belcher family—parents Bob Belcher, Bob and Linda Belcher, Linda and their three children, Tina Belcher, Tina, G ...
'' was in development, and it was scheduled to be released on July 17, 2020. On October 30, 2017, Vanessa Morrison, who became the president of a newly created 20th Century Fox division, Fox Family, was also chosen to oversee production on the film. Series creator
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had said the film would "scratch every itch the fans of the show have ever had", while also appealing to new audiences. On July 18, 2018, Bouchard said that the script was submitted and accepted by the studios. The film is a musical comedy. On September 24, 2020, star H. Jon Benjamin confirmed that work on the film was being done remotely due to the
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, while also revealing that recording for the film has already begun, with the cast reprising their roles from the television series. Bouchard said the budget for the film was $38 million and estimated that an additional $20 million was spent on marketing.


Animation

Animation services were provided by Tonic DNA, Lighthouse Studios,
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, Golden Wolf, Yeson Ententainment, Brilliant Pictures, Synergy Animation,
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, Nørlum, Dave Enterprises, and
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. The production team wanted the film to be mostly done through hand-drawn animation because they wanted the visuals to remain similar to the series, this would not only make it the first 20th Century Studios animated film to utilize primarily traditional animation since ''
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'' in 2007, but also the first traditionally animated theatrical feature film to be distributed by Disney since ''Winnie the Pooh'' in 2011. The larger budget, time, and animators available to the filmmakers allowed the animation to be more detailed than in the original series, such as adding more light, texture, and shadows into several shots. This film would be the final animation work for both
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and
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before their deaths on December 22, 2020, and January 15, 2021, respectively. Tucker served as a storyboard revisionist, while Baer provided animation for the film. Mercury Filmworks also worked with Cartoon Saloon to help with the animation, through Lighthouse Studios. Tonic DNA, who were hired due to already working with Bento Box Entertainment on the animated series ''
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'', was originally set to work only in musical numbers, before being assigned two additional sequences. Animators at Tonic DNA used both hand-drawn and cutout animation techniques for the film, with both being simultaneously used in certain sequences, particularly the "Lucky Ducks" musical number.


Music

Songs for the film were written by Loren Bouchard and Nora Smith while the original score was conducted, orchestrated and arranged by Tim Davies. The soundtrack album was released on May 27, 2022, and includes three of the four songs featured in the film. The third song was excluded to avoid revealing details of the film's plot; it was added into later reissues, including the
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edition.


Release


Theatrical

''The Bob's Burgers Movie'' premiered at the
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in
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on May 17, 2022 and was theatrically released in the United States on May 27, 2022. It was initially scheduled to be released in theaters on July 17, 2020. The film was then briefly pulled from the schedule due to an error in listings. In announcing revised released dates of various films due to the global health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney announced that the film's release had been pushed back to April 9, 2021. On January 22, 2021, the film was completely removed from the release schedule. Bouchard explained that despite the film still being in production, a new release date announcement was not imminent and would not come until audiences felt completely safe coming back to theaters. On September 10, 2021, it was officially set for a
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weekend release date of May 27, 2022. In some countries however, such as
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, a theatrical release of the film did not end up happening at all despite there already being marked release dates for said countries, with the film instead premiering directly on Disney+ later on July 13, 2022, in those regions and on Star+ July 20, 2022, in Mexico.


Home media

''The Bob's Burgers Movie'' was released on
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, and
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on July 19, 2022, by
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. Bonus features on the Blu-ray releases include an audio commentary track, deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes featurette, and the animated short '' My Butt Has a Fever''. ''The Bob's Burgers Movie'' was also released digitally on July 12, through digital purchase on PVOD platforms and on
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and
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in the United States on July 12, after
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reached a deal with
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in December 2021 for a majority of the upcoming films from 20th Century Studios to be streamed collaboratively between
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, HBO Max and Hulu until HBO's deal with 20th Century, signed in 2012 before Disney's acquisition of the company, runs out at the end of 2022. The film was released on Disney+ (under the
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hub) in
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on July 12 and in Europe (excluding Poland, due to a distribution deal with Canal+ Poland for titles from 20th Century Studios), the Middle East, and Africa on July 13, while in
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, the film was released on
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on July 20.


Reception


SVOD viewership

According to
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, ''The Bob's Burgers Movie'' was the second-most watched film across all platforms in the United States during the week of July 15, 2022. According to Nielsen, ''The Bob's Burgers Movie'' was the 5th most watched film across all platforms during the week of July 17, 2022.


Box office

''The Bob's Burgers Movie'' grossed $32 million in
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, and $2.2 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $34.2 million. In North America, the film was released alongside '' Top Gun: Maverick'', and was projected to gross $10–15 million from 3,400 theaters in its opening weekend. The film made $5.7 million on its first day, including $1.5 million from Thursday night previews. It went on to debut at $12.4 million (and $14.8 million over the four-day
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frame), finishing third at the box office. The film stayed in the box office top ten until its sixth weekend. Outside the U.S. and Canada, the film earned $700,000 from 54 international markets in its opening weekend. It made $400,000 from eight markets in its second weekend. Bouchard acknowledged that the film's budget had not been formally disclosed and stated on
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that its production was $38 million. The film's box office earnings performed well in its own terms: ''
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'' highlighted that it earned $15 million in its first four days, despite expecting to earn $10 million at most. ''
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'' noted that around 1.1 million people watched it over its first weekend, comparable to the 1.3 million weekly regular viewers of the television series, and described the film as niche.


Critical response

Audiences polled by
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gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, while
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reported 89% of audience members gave it a positive score, with 69% saying they would definitely recommend it.


Accolades


Possible sequel

Before the film's release, screenwriters Loren Bouchard and Nora Smith expressed interest in making a sequel film. The principal cast, including Benjamin, Schaal, Roberts, Mirman, and Mintz, have also expressed interest in a sequel on the film's commentary.


Notes


References


External links

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