Bong Joon Ho's First Animated Feature 'Ally' Nears Completion with Major Cast and Distributors
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Director Bong Joon Ho is completing his first animated feature film, 'Ally', scheduled for later this year. The film, set in the South Pacific, follows a piglet squid aspiring to be a wildlife documentary star and features a voice cast including Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, and Finn Wolfhard. Neon has acquired North American rights, with Pathé handling most international sales.
Facts First
- Bong Joon Ho's first animated feature, 'Ally', is scheduled for completion later this year.
- Voice cast includes Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, and Finn Wolfhard, with Alex Jayne Go in the lead role.
- Neon has acquired North American rights, while Pathé represents international sales excluding Japan and China.
- Story is set in the South Pacific Ocean and follows a piglet squid that wants to be a star of a wildlife documentary.
- Plot involves a Nat Geo submersible descending once a year, followed by a disaster involving a bomb in the ocean.
What Happened
Director Bong Joon Ho is developing his first animated feature film, titled 'Ally'. The project has been in development since 2019 and is scheduled for completion later this year. Neon has acquired the North American rights for the film. Pathé is representing international sales, excluding Japan and China, where CJ and Penture are overseeing sales.
Why this Matters to You
If you're a fan of Bong Joon Ho's previous award-winning work like 'Parasite' or 'Okja', you may soon have a new, visually distinct film to anticipate. The involvement of a major cast and established distributors like Neon suggests the film could receive a wide release, making it accessible in theaters or on streaming platforms. The project marks a return to animation for the director, whose first short film was stop motion, and could introduce his distinctive storytelling to a new, family-friendly audience.
What's Next
The film is scheduled for completion later this year. Following that, Neon and its international partners will likely announce a specific release date and marketing campaign. The completion of 'Ally' may also allow Bong Joon Ho to turn his attention to other projects.