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Night of the Zoopocalypse 2024

Night of the Zoopocalypse (2024) is a darkly comedic, family‑friendly animated film from Canada, France, and Belgium. Directed by animation veterans Ricardo Curtis and Rodrigo Perez‑Castro (known for work on The Incredibles, The Book of Life) and inspired by a Clive Barker concept, it blends horror‑comedy with zombie‑like creature mayhem in a zoo setting .🎬 Premise & Plot A strange meteor strikes Colepepper Zoo, triggering a virus that turns the animals into slobbering “gum‑beast” mutants. The story focuses on Gracie (a timber wolf) and Dan (a mountain lion, voiced by David Harbour) leading a ragtag animal team—including a lemur, capybara, ostrich, monkey, and hippo—to rescue the zoo and stop the spread of Bunny Zero, the virus’s deranged rabbit king.📅 Release & Distribution World premiere: Sitges Fantastic Film Festival, October 7, 2024. Theatrical release dates: France (Jan 29, 2025), Belgium (Feb 19), North America (Mar 7, 2025) . VOD/digital release: April 4, 2025.🎥 Runtime & Rating Duration: ~91 minutes (1h 31m). Rated PG for “action/peril and scary images throughout”.🎭 Critics Strongly positive critical response with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes “fresh” rating; critics call it a “child‑friendly introduction to horror” enjoying its neon aesthetics. Common Sense Media recommends it as a starter horror for kids with themes of bravery and teamwork. Mixed feedback—some find pacing or character depth lacking, or worry it might be too intense for younger viewers .💰 Box Office Earned approx. $5.25 million globally, with $2.1M domestic (North America) and $3.1M international.✅ Who It’s For Night of the Zoopocalypse is ideal for families with older kids (ages 7+) who enjoy slightly spooky but comedic animation. It delivers thrilling chases and mutant creature fun without venturing into truly dark horror. Parents should note some scenes may startle very young children.📺 Where to Watch Now in theaters (North America, Europe, etc.). Available on VOD platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV from April 4, 2025.📝 Conclusion Night of the Zoopocalypse (2024) is a clever, quirky blend of spooky fun and heartfelt teamwork wrapped in a stylish animated package. It offers a kid-friendly entry point into the world of horror-comedy, packed with mutant animals, a wild plot, and strong voice performances—especially from David Harbour. While not without some pacing issues or mildly scary moments for younger viewers, it stands out for its originality and visual flair. If you're looking for a family film that goes beyond the usual formula and embraces a weirder, wilder side of animation, this one’s worth the ride. Read More

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