Ryan's World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure

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Ryan's World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure
Ryan's World the Movie Titan Universe Adventure Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Albie Hecht
Screenplay byRose Frankel
Story by
  • Rose Frankel
  • Shion Kaji
Based on Ryan's World
Produced by
  • Shion Kaji
  • Loann Kaji
Starring
  • Ryan Kaji
  • Emma Kaji
  • Kate Kaji
  • Shion Kaji
  • Loann Kaji
  • Evangeline Lomelino
  • Toys and Colors
  • K-City
  • Hungry Fam
CinematographyBrandon Mastrippolito
Edited byJeff Murphy
Music by Guy Moon [ citation needed ]
Production
companies
Sunlight Entertainment
PocketWatch
Shin-Ei Animation (animation)
Distributed byFalling Forward Films
Release dates
  • April 6, 2024 (2024-04-06)
(CIFF)
  • August 16, 2024 (2024-08-16)
(United States)
Running time
83 minutes [1]
CountriesUnited States
Japan
LanguageEnglish

Ryan's World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure is a 2024 superhero live-action/animated film based on the YouTube channel, Ryan's World . Co-produced by Loann Kaji and Shion Kaji, Chris M. Williams as executive producer, directed by Albie Hecht (in his directorial debut), and written by Rose Frankel.

Contents

The film premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival on April 6, 2024, and will be theatrically released in the United States on August 16, 2024.

Premise

When his twin sisters, Emma and Kate, get sucked into a mystical comic book, Ryan has no choice but to rise up as the great big brother he is and jump in after them. Adventures, battles, and hilarious debacles ensue, as Ryan and his friends navigate the Titan Universe and bring everyone back home safely before his parents catch on. [2]

Cast

Production

The film was first announced on September 22, 2023, with Ryan Kaji, Evangeline Lomelino, Dan Rhodes and Stella Wallace revealed to have been cast in the film, with Rose Frankel writing the screenplay. [3] It will be the first theatrical film to focus on an internet celebrity. [2] The animation for the film was provided by Shin-Ei Animation in Japan. [4]

Release

Ryan's World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure is scheduled to be released in theaters across the United States on August 16, 2024. [2] The film previously premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival on April 6, 2024, [5] and was screened at the Bentonville Film Festival on June 13. [6]

Music

On July 15, 2024, it was announced that Republic Records would release a soundtrack album for the film on August 16, 2024. [7] A cappella group Pentatonix released a cover of Imagine Dragons's "Thunder" on July 12, 2024, [8] which is featured as the soundtrack's lead single. [7]

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