Duck Duck Goose (film)
| Company type | Animated film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Chris Jenkins |
| Headquarters | United States, China, United Kingdom |
| Products | Animated adventure comedy film |
Duck Duck Goose () is a 2018 animated adventure comedy film directed by Chris Jenkins, who also conceived the original story and collaborated on the screenplay alongside Rob Muir, Scott Atkinson, and Tegan West. The voice cast includes notable talents such as Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya, and Carl Reiner.[1][2][3] This production represents a collaborative effort among studios from the United States, China, and the United Kingdom. The film premiered in China in March 2018. Although it was initially slated for a North American theatrical debut in April 2018, this release was canceled due to the shutdown of Open Road Films, leading to its eventual launch on Netflix on July 20, 2018.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Plot
Set in China, the story follows Peng, a carefree swan goose who faces disapproval from his flock leader Bing and is left behind after falling asleep. Meanwhile, ducklings Chi and Chao become separated from their group while heading to Pleasant Valley and seek shelter with Peng after he fends off Banzou, a menacing Pallas’s cat. Peng injures his wing during their escape and relies on the ducklings for protection as they journey together.
Through various adventures, Peng gradually softens his demeanor. However, when reunited with his flock, Chi and Chao uncover Peng’s real motives, prompting the groups to part ways once more. Peng tries to fly but suffers an injury inflicted by Carl, a red squirrel who then crafts a makeshift wing to aid him. Upon learning that Pleasant Valley is actually a restaurant serving ducklings, Peng returns to save Chi and Chao. During their flight to escape, Banzou captures the ducklings; Peng confronts him but sustains serious injuries. In response, Chi and Chao launch Peng into the air using a rocket to defeat Banzou.
Exhausted by a snowstorm, Peng receives support from the ducklings who help him fly toward springtime. Chao calls out for Jingjing, Peng’s girlfriend, who arrives to rescue him. The geese welcome the ducklings into their flock, with Bing accepting both them and Peng back among their ranks. Peng introduces Jingjing to Chi and Chao, suggesting the possibility of future offspring.
A mid-credits scene reveals Larry the turtle arriving at the valley only to find it deserted.
Cast
- Jim Gaffigan voices Peng, a self-centered swan goose and main character
- Zendaya provides the voice for Chi, a female Mandarin duckling
- Lance Lim portrays Chao, a male Mandarin duckling
- Greg Proops voices Banzou, a dissociative Pallas’s cat antagonist
- Natasha Leggero plays Jingjing, Peng's white-feathered romantic partner
- Stephen Fry as Frazier, a red-crowned crane
- Craig Ferguson as Giles, Frazier's mate
- Reggie Watts voices Carl, a red flying squirrel who tends to Peng's injured wing
- Carl Reiner as Larry, a softshell turtle
- Jennifer Grey portrays Edna, a hen
- Diedrich Bader voices Bing, a swan goose and Jingjing's father
- Rick Overton as Stanley, a rooster
Release
The movie debuted in China on March 9, 2018, accumulating $5,865,892 by late April. It earned an additional $9,434,082 internationally, bringing its global total to $15,299,974. By 2019, worldwide box office receipts had risen to $19,676,514.
Initially planned for an April 20, 2018 release in the United States through Open Road Films, the film was removed from distribution schedules following Open Road's closure. Ultimately released as a Netflix original film, it premiered on July 20.
External links
- 2018 computer-animated films
- 2018 American animated films
- 2010s adventure comedy films
- Films scored by Mark Isham
- American children's animated comedy films
- Animated films about cats
- Animated films about ducks
- Animated films about turtles
- Animated films set in China
- Open Road Films animated films
- 2018 comedy films
- 2010s English-language films
- Chinese animated comedy films
- Animated films about geese
- English-language adventure comedy films
- Films directed by Chris Jenkins (film producer)
- Films with screenplays by Chris Jenkins (film producer)