Kim Possible in film

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Kim Possible
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Original work Kim Possible
Owner The Walt Disney Company
Films and television
Film(s)

The character of Kim Possible has appeared in two animated films and a live action film based on the TV series of the same name.

Animated films

A Sitch in Time (2003)

The first film is science fiction-themed and premiered on Disney Channel on November 28, 2003, following Kim as she travels both back in time and into the future to save the world. Dubbed an "extended episode", the film also explores the character's origin, revealing how both she and Ron became crime fighters, and features an all-star cast.

So the Drama (2005)

The second film was released in 2005 and was originally going to be the series finale, but due to popular demand the series was renewed for another season. In this film Dr. Drakken Try’s to take over with world after buying Bueno Nacho', meanwhile Kim and Ron start developing feelings for each other.

Kim Possible (2019)

On February 7, 2018, Disney announced on Twitter that they are moving forward in making a live-action Kim Possible Disney Channel Original Movie and were beginning casting. [1] [2] On April 25, 2018 Disney Channel announced on its Public Relations Twitter account that the movie is set to premiere sometime in 2019 and that Sadie Stanley and Sean Giambrone will portray Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable respectively. [3] On May 25, 2018, TVLine revealed casting for six key roles in the movie including Alyson Hannigan as Dr. Ann Possible, Connie Ray as Nana Possible, Todd Stashwick as Drakken, Taylor Ortega as Shego, Ciara Wilson as Athena and Erika Tham as Bonnie. [4] On June 22, 2018, it is announced that Issac Ryan Brown will portray Wade. [5] In August 2018, it was announced Christy Carlson Romano had joined the cast of the film, with Patton Oswalt reprising his role as Professor Dementor. [6]

Cast

CharactersAnimated filmsLive-action film
Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama Kim Possible
200320052019
Kim Possible Christy Carlson Romano Christy Carlson Romano Sadie Stanley
Dakota Fanning
(young)
Ron Stopabble Will Friedle Will Friedle Sean Giambrone
Harrison Fahn
(young)
Rufus Nancy Cartwright
Wade Tahj Mowry Tahj MowryIssac Ryan Brown
Michael Clarke Duncan
(future version)
Shego Nicole Sullivan Taylor Ortega
Dr. Drakken John DiMaggio Todd Stashwick
Monique Raven-Symoné Raven-Symoné
Vivica A. Fox
(future version)
Dr. James Possible Gary Cole Matt Clarke
Dr. Ann Possible Jean Smart Alyson Hannigan
Jim Possible Shaun Fleming Conner Fields
Tim PossibleOwen Fields
Bonnie Rockwaller Kirsten Storms Kirsten StormsErika Tham
Kelly Ripa
(future version)
Note: A gray cell indicates character did not appear in that film.

Critical reception

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