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Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Monsters, Inc. (2001) is a beloved American computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Pete Docter (in his directorial debut), the film is a creative and heartwarming exploration of childhood fears and the monster-under-the-bed myth — turned on its head with humor, heart, and cutting-edge animation (for its time).👹 Plot Summary The film is set in Monstropolis, a city powered by the screams of human children, which are collected by professional "scarers" who enter the human world via closet doors at Monsters, Inc., the city’s scream-processing factory. The story follows: James P. "Sulley" Sullivan (voiced by John Goodman), the top scarer, and his best friend and assistant Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal).Their world turns upside down when a human child — whom Sulley dubs "Boo" — accidentally enters the monster world. Since monsters believe children are toxic, Boo’s presence creates chaos. Sulley and Mike must return her home while uncovering a sinister plot involving scream extraction.🏆 Awards Won: Academy Award for Best Original Song ("If I Didn’t Have You" by Randy Newman) Nominated: Best Animated Feature (first year this category existed — lost to Shrek) Best Original Score Best Sound Editing🧸 Legacy Prequel: Monsters University (2013), showing Mike and Sulley’s college days. TV Series: Monsters at Work (2021), set after the events of the original film. The characters remain among Pixar’s most iconic, and the film is frequently cited as one of the best animated movies of all time.💰 Box Office Performance Worldwide Total Gross: $577.4 million(Source: Box Office Mojo, historical data)📊 Detailed Box Office Breakdown Domestic (U.S. & Canada):🟦 $289.9 million International:🌍 $287.5 million Opening Weekend (U.S.):📅 $62.6 million (November 2–4, 2001)👉 This was a record opening for an animated film at the time.🎬 Streaming (Subscription) Disney+ – Available for streaming in the U.S. and many other countries. Jio Hotstar (India) – Streams in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.✅ Conclusion Monsters, Inc. is a timeless animated classic that blends humor, heart, and imagination in a uniquely original world. With its groundbreaking animation, lovable characters like Sulley and Mike, and a heartfelt story about friendship, courage, and empathy, the film redefined what animated storytelling could be. It resonated with audiences of all ages by turning the fear of monsters into a story of compassion and connection. Over two decades later, its legacy lives on through its characters, prequels, and continued influence in animation and popular culture. Whether you’re revisiting it or watching for the first time, Monsters, Inc. is a must-see for fans of imaginative, emotional, and family-friendly films. Read More

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