Toonz Charges Up ‘Minibots’ Animated Movie for AFM

Toonz Media Group is booting up a new animated feature at AFM 2024 with the launch Minibots. Billed as a high-energy action-adventure with emotional depth aimed at a broad family audience, the CG pic is produced by Toonz, Evolutionary Films (U.K.) and Mojo Global Arts (U.S.), directed by Tony Bancroft (Mulan) and written by Michael Ferris (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines).

“Partnering with Evolutionary Films and Mojo Global Arts has been a fantastic experience,” said P. Jayakumar, CEO of Toonz Media Gorup. “We’re confident Minibots will be a standout in the global family entertainment market. It’s a lively, fun adventure, and we’re eager for audiences to experience it firsthand.”

The film follows three young geniuses at a summer robotics camp. Their creation of sentient mini robots leads to chaos and heartwarming moments as they race against time to protect their playful but troublemaking Minibots from a powerful tech company determined to take control of these remarkable inventions. They’ll drive you crazy… make you laugh… make you cry… they never slow down. But at the end of the day, they will steal your heart.

“Minibots is a story that connects with the entire family. On the surface it is about clever kids who code robots, but the real message is one of collaboration, self-expression and discovery,” said John Adams of Evolutionary Films. “The film is an action-packed adventure in a unique, high-tech world but it retains a universal relatability that will give it global appeal. We’re so excited to be working with Toonz and Mojo to bring these mischievous Minibots to life.”

Sharon Wisnia of Mojo Global Arts added, “the creative force of director Tony Bancroft and writer Michael Ferris, alongside the experience of Toonz and Evolutionary has made Minibots flourish with originality and creativity. The teens in the movie are relevant today, navigating new friendships while balancing technology and coming into their own. As a parent I know my kids will love this film but, just as important, I love it as well.”

AFM buyers will get a sneak peek at Minibots through a teaser trailer presented by Toonz. The film is due for release in 2026 and is now available for presales.