Introduction
Abominable is a 2019 American-Chinese computer-animated adventure film produced by DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio. It was directed by Jill Culton and co-directed by Todd Wilderman, and stars the voices of Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Eddie Izzard, Sarah Paulson, Tsai Chin, and Michelle Wong.
The film follows a teenage girl named Yi, who encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai. Together with her friends, Jin and Peng, she embarks on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest.
Release Date
Abominable was released in the United States on September 27, 2019. It was also released in China and other countries around the world around the same time.
The film was initially scheduled to be released on September 27, 2019, by Universal Pictures, but was later pushed back to September 20, 2019. It was then moved back to its original release date of September 27, 2019.
Box Office Performance
Abominable grossed $60.7 million in the United States and Canada, and $109.5 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $170.2 million.
In China, the film was a box office success, grossing $108.1 million, making it the highest-grossing animated film of 2019 in the country. It also became the second-highest-grossing animated film released by Universal Pictures in China, behind only Despicable Me 3.
Critical Reception
Abominable received generally positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 81% based on 116 reviews, with an average rating of 6.88/10. The website’s critical consensus reads, “Working with admittedly familiar ingredients, Abominable offers audiences a beautifully animated and overall engaging adventure that the whole family can enjoy.”
On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 61 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating “generally favorable reviews”.
Conclusion
Abominable is a heartwarming and beautifully animated film that tells an engaging story about friendship, family, and adventure. The film’s release date was September 27, 2019, and it grossed $170.2 million worldwide. It received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its animation, music, and themes. Abominable is a must-watch for anyone who loves animated films and adventure stories.