Hyper

Hyper is a 2023 American computer-animated science fiction comedy film produced by 20th Century Animation and distributed by 20th Century Studios. The film is being directed by Mike Bell from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman, Joel Quinn, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, and Geneva Robertson-Dworet and will star the voices of Abbi Jacobson, Jacob Tremblay, John Mulaney, Gal Gadot, John Krasinski, Woody Harrelson, Kelly Marie Tran, Bill Nighy, and Mark Wahlberg. Hyper premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on March 19, 2023, and is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on March 31 in RealD 3D, 4DX, Dolby Cinema, and IMAX formats. It will be the first 20th Century Animation Century City film to include scenes virtually shot for IMAX theaters.

Synopsis
When an ordinary space family named the Starseekers are abducted by a galactic alien empire who are planning to wipe out the whole galaxy, two siblings (Jacobson and Tremblay) must set aside their differences and join an ragtag team of misfits as they embark on a long intergalactic journey through dangerous but exotic planets, to stop the ruthless aliens before it is too late.

Cast

 * Abbi Jacobson as Kayla Starseeker, a optimistic teenage girl, and is also Noah's sister.
 * Jacob Tremblay as Noah Starseeker, a young yet highly intelligent boy, and is also Kayla's brother.
 * John Mulaney as P.E.T.E., a gullible robot who gets roped in Kayla and Noah's quest.
 * Mark Wahlberg as Neil Starseeker, Kayla and Noah's overprotective father.
 * Gal Gadot as Robyn Starseeker, Kayla and Noah's mother.
 * Woody Harrelson as Lord Stuukel, a tyrannical alien emperor who plans on wiping out the galaxy.
 * Sam Neill as Hector Crux, a famous space explorer.
 * Kelly Marie Tran as Millie Netzen, a tomboyish girl who is part of Crux's crew.
 * Taika Waititi as Floik, an wisecracking, but dull-witted shape-shifting alien who is part of Crux's crew.
 * Bill Nighy as Melvin, an cautious android who is part of Crux's crew.
 * Eric Bana as Tolhan, Stuukel's right-hand man.
 * John Krasinski as Bob, an Earth man who was kidnapped by Stuukel.

Development
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Music
In May 2022, Michael Giacchino and Tom Holkenborg were announced to be composing the film's score.

Release
Hyper had its world premiere on March 19, 2023, at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California, and is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on March 31, 2023 in RealD 3D, 4DX, Dolby Cinema and IMAX.

Originally, it had been set for an November 4, 2022 release. On July 28, 2021, the film was rescheduled for April 21, 2023, swapping dates with Princess Joanna and the Four Kingdoms. On September 15, 2022, the film was moved up to its current March 2023 release.

The film will also feature a new animated logo opening for 20th Century Animation, showcasing characters from Twentieth Toons, Crystal, Alaina Gleen, The Pixelators, Kate & Chris, and Puppet Pals with a new fanfare from Mark Mothersbaugh, produced by Mark Wilson, and Patrick Marc Hanenberger served as the production designer. According to Wilson, the logo was made to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Century City in-house studio.

Marketing
The film's teaser poster was revealed on September 7, 2022 and the teaser trailer was officially released online on 20th Century Studios' YouTube channel on September 9. The official trailer was later released online on December 4, 2022. The final trailer was released online on February 13, 2023, later attaching to the theatrical release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on February 17.

Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 64% based on 47 reviews, with an average rating of 6.21/10.

Box office projections
In the United States and Canada, Hyper will be released alongside Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and is projected to make $65–70 million in its opening weekend.