Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl marks the return of the beloved British duo in a new feature-length adventure. Directed by Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham, with a screenplay by Mark Burton, the film is produced by Richard Beek under the renowned Aardman Animations studio.
The film is set to premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2024, at 6:10 PM GMT, and will be available globally on Netflix starting January 3, 2025.
This stop-motion animated comedy follows Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, as they face their old adversary, Feathers McGraw, who has escaped from prison. The plot centers on Wallace's latest invention, a "smart gnome" named Norbot, which develops a mind of its own, leading to a series of comedic and suspenseful events.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl combines elements of comedy, adventure, and mystery, staying true to the franchise's signature style. Creator Nick Park revealed that Gromit was originally intended to be a cat, but a dog was easier to model in plasticine, leading to the creation of the now-iconic beagle.
Release schedule of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The much-awaited animated adventure, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, will premiere globally on Netflix on January 3, 2025. Before the Netflix release, the film will debut exclusively in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on December 25, 2024, at 6:10 PM GMT.
What is Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl about? Everything to know
The official storyline of the movie reads :
"Gromit's concern that Wallace has become over-dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a "smart gnome" that seems to develop a mind of its own. As events spiral out of control, it falls to Gromit to put aside his qualms and battle sinister forces - or Wallace may never be able to invent again!"
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl brings fans back into the world of the beloved stop-motion duo, Wallace and his dog, Gromit, as they embark on a new thrilling adventure.
This time, Wallace has designed a high-tech robotic gnome, called Norbot, to help with everyday tasks around the house. But things quickly spiral out of control when Norbot starts thinking for itself, causing chaos in the neighborhood.
At the same time, the devious penguin, Feathers McGraw, escapes from prison with a sinister plan to take down Wallace and Gromit. His goal is to seize control of Norbot and use it for his wicked purposes.
Wallace and Gromit must work together to stop him, using their usual cleverness and inventive gadgets to thwart Feathers' schemes and bring things back to normal. This film blends comedy, mystery, and action as the duo faces old and new threats in a race against time.
Cast List of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Here is the full cast list for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl in credits order:
- Ben Whitehead as Wallace (voice)
- Peter Kay as Chief Inspector Mackintosh (voice)
- Lauren Patel as PC Mukherjee (voice)
- Reece Shearsmith as Norbot (voice)
- Diane Morgan as Onya Doorstep (voice)
- Adjoa Andoh as Judge (voice)
- Muzz Khan as Anton Deck (voice)
- Lenny Henry as Mr. Convenience (voice)
- Victoria Elliott as Additional Voice
- John Sparkes as Additional Voice
- Jon Glover as Additional Voice
- Bethan Mary-James as Additional Voice
- Maya Sondhi as Mrs. Gazebo
This cast list includes all credited voices from the film.
Catch Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl on Netflix starting January 3, 2025.