Odd Squad: The Movie

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Odd Squad: The Movie
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by J. J. Johnson
Written by
Based on Odd Squad
Produced by
  • J. J. Johnson
  • Tim McKeon
  • Blair Powers
  • Paul Siefken
Starring
CinematographyGeorge Lajtai
Edited byJennifer Essex-Chew
Music byPaul Buckley
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • July 16, 2016 (2016-07-16)(theatrical)
  • August 1, 2016 (2016-08-01)(television)
Running time
67 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Odd Squad: The Movie is a 2016 Canadian science fiction comedy film directed by J. J. Johnson and written by Tim McKeon, Mark DeAngelis and Adam Peltzman. Based on the TVOKids and PBS Kids television series Odd Squad , the film stars Dalila Bela, Anna Cathcart, Millie Davis, Filip Geljo, Isaac Kragten, Sean Michael Kyer, Olivia Presti, Hannah Simone and Jack McBrayer. The film takes place during season 2 of the series and follows the Odd Squad organization as they are forced out of business by an adult-led organization called the Weird Team, and Odd Squad's attempts to stop the infestation of creatures known as "Daves."

Contents

Odd Squad: The Movie received a limited theatrical release by TVOKids in Canada on July 16, 2016, followed by its television premiere on PBS Kids on August 1. [1] [2] The film earned six nominations at the 44th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, winning for Outstanding Special Class Writing. The film also earned three nominations at the Canadian Screen Awards, winning for Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series.

Plot

Odd Squad is put out of business by a new rival organization, Weird Team, staffed by adults and run by a man who calls himself Weird Tom. When Olympia, Otis, Ms. O, and Oona realize that Weird Tom's solutions are simply covering problems up, they call for backup from the previous agents, Olive, Otto, and Oscar. Eventually, the problems—most glaringly, "Daves", creatures who multiply to form double their original number—are too much for even the Odd Squad agents, and they realize they must work together with every agent as well as the Weird Team to clear up a worldwide infestation of Daves.

Cast

Production

Odd Squad: The Movie was directed by J. J. Johnson, who served as an executive producer for the Odd Squad television series. [3]

Release

Odd Squad: The Movie was released theatrically in 90 theaters across Canada on July 16, 2016, as part of a partnership between TVO, Sinking Ship Entertainment and theater chain Cineplex Entertainment. [1] [4] [5]

Reception

Critical response

Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the film a positive review, calling it a "must-see for fans of the show." [6]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2017 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Sound Mixing – Live ActionOdd Squad: The MovieNominated
Outstanding Sound Editing – Live ActionNominated
Outstanding Special Class Writing Tim McKeon, Mark DeAngelis and Adam Peltzman Won
Outstanding Performer in a Children's, Pre-School Children's or Family Viewing Program Jack McBrayer Nominated
Outstanding Special Class Directing J. J. Johnson Nominated
Outstanding Main Title and Graphic DesignOdd Squad: The MovieNominated
Writers Guild of Canada Awards MOW & MiniseriesTim McKeon and Adam PeltzmanNominated
Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young ActressOlivia PrestiNominated
Directors Guild of Canada Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-SeriesJ. J. JohnsonNominated
Canadian Screen Awards Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series Odd Squad: The MovieWon
Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Limited Series Millie Davis Nominated
Best TV Movie Odd Squad: The MovieNominated

Sequel

A television special sequel, titled Odd Squad: World Turned Odd, premiered on PBS Kids on January 15, 2018, with Davis, Kragten, Cathcart and Presti reprising their roles. [7]

References

  1. 1 2 "TVO's Emmy Award-winning kids series, Odd Squad, hits movie theatres this summer". TVO . June 15, 2016. Archived from the original on June 25, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  2. "Fan-Favorite Series ODD SQUAD Debuts First-Ever Movie This Summer on PBS KIDS". PBS. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  3. "Odd Squad heads to the big screen". Playback. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  4. "Odd Squad: The Movie in theatres (for one day only) this weekend!". Today's Parent. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  5. "HBO Max Acquires Sinking Ship's 'Odd Squad' For Latin America". Deadline. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  6. "Odd Squad: The Movie Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  7. "PBS KIDS Debuts New Movie From Family-Favorite Series ODD SQUAD This January". PBS. Retrieved June 28, 2025.