Another year, another eagerly awaited Walt Disney Animation Studios movie. Raya and the Last Dragon received a tonne of accolades from both reviewers and fans in 2021, which was a good year for Disney’s entertainment behemoth, but even it was dwarfed by the enormous success of the Oscar-winning Encanto.
The makers of the aquatic beauty of Moana, the cuddly superhero action of Big Hero 6, and many more contemporary Disney classics are now ready to take the “House of Mouse” on their next brand-new journey, aptly titled Strange World.
Disney is keeping the specifics of their upcoming possible masterpiece under wraps in keeping with tradition, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely a mystery. Here is everything we currently know about Weird Land before you set sail for a strange new world.
The first Strange World teaser, along with most new animated Disney movies, opts to advertise itself on its aesthetics rather than flaunt its tale and what kind of images they are.
To no one’s surprise, the technological prowess on display here is astounding, but from the perspective of design and aesthetics, it appears to be on another level. This is undoubtedly one of Disney animation’s most visually distinctive projects in a very, very long time, starting with the unusual colour scheme and weird creature design.
While not much of the plot is shown in the teaser, it does introduce the protagonist of Searcher Clade and his internal struggle as well as exhibiting a Jonny Quest-like atmosphere with a vintage adventure flavor.
Disney is prepared to stake its claim on the Thanksgiving holiday once more this year, just as they have in the past with blockbuster films like Pixar’s Coco and Frozen movies. On November 23, 2022, Strange World will be officially launched only in theatres.
As a result, Strange World won’t be making its Disney+ debut on November 23 like Pixar’s Soul and Turning Red will. That being said, a move to the streaming service is not completely out of the question; Turning Red was once scheduled for a theatrical release before becoming a Disney+ exclusive. However, let’s hope that we’ll still be able to see this “weird” new experience on a large screen.
The Searcher Clade, a member of the Clade family whose legendary adventures establish them as the greatest explorers ever to live, serves as the focal point of Strange World. However, Searcher doesn’t seem to be interested in continuing in his family’s footsteps; instead, he prefers to live a calm life as a farmer rather than the excessively boisterous, unpredictable, and risky life of an adventurer.
When Searcher and his family discover a universe that defies explanation and essentially defies the fundamental established principles of nature, that might all very well change for him. In terms of how they handle conflict and danger, Searcher and the rest of his family could not be more dissimilar, but they’ll need to set aside that unimportant family drama if they want to fully explore what this uncharted territory has to offer.
The official synopsis provided by Disney reads as follows:
The original action-adventure, which will be released in November, takes viewers deep into an unknown and perilous land where fantastical creatures wait for the fabled Clades, a family of explorers whose conflicts threaten to derail their most recent—and by far—most important mission.
The early 20th-century pulp comics, according to director Don Hall, served as the primary source of inspiration for Strange World’s themes. He spoke candidly about how these comics influenced him as a boy when he was reported as saying:
Growing up, I enjoyed reading pulp magazines’ older issues. They were large-scale adventures where a group of explorers would come across a secret realm or extinct species. They served as a big source of inspiration for “Strange World.”
That first clip really demonstrates that impact, beginning as a black and white newsreel and ending with a classic narration finished with a gorgeous transatlantic accent. Heck, even the movie’s poster, which appears to have been created to resemble a worn-out, folded parchment, seems to hint at the pulpy adventure mood of the story.
It’s also difficult to recall other Disney productions that have adopted similar tone and style, most notably Pixar’s renowned heartbreaking film Up. Up literally opens with its protagonist Carl Fredricksen viewing a film on the adventures of controversial explorer Charles Muntz (although hopefully, the Clades will be a bit more of a likeable bunch than Muntz wound up being).
Another Disney film that comes to mind is the cult classic epic Atlantis: The Lost Empire, which likewise features a group of characters that is both diverse and likeable as they go to explore areas that have largely remained undiscovered by the outside world. Even Marvel’s Moon Knight briefly drew influence from this pulp subgenre by connecting Stephen Grant’s ancestry to a made-up action-adventure show.
After reigning in success to the Mouse House with films like Big Hero 6, Moana, and Raya and the Last Dragon, veteran Disney director Don Hall will lead Strange World. Hall will once again collaborate with screenwriter Qui Nguyen on Strange World, his second animated picture, even though he won’t be scripting it like he did with Raya.
Producer Roy Conli is in charge. This will be Conli’s first animated movie production since 2016’s Big Hero 6. He has been producing for the Walt Disney Company back since 1996’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, although his recent responsibilities have been largely focused on the Disney Nature documentaries.
Jake Gyllenhaal, who played Spider-Man: Far From Home, will provide the voice of protagonist Searcher Clade. His renowned acting abilities will undoubtedly give our main hero dimension. Additionally, it has been revealed that Alan Tudyk will appear in the movie, continuing his run that began with Wreck-It Ralph of appearing in every Walt Disney Animation production.
Dennis Quaid (The Day After Tomorrow), who plays Searcher’s father Jaeger Clade, Jaboukie Young-White (Prime Video’s Fairfax), Gabrielle Union (Bring It On), and Lucy Liu (Kill Bill Vol. 1), who plays Callisto Mal, the ruler of the land of Avalonia and the head of the Clade family exploration, will also be appearing alongside Gyllenhaal.
Where to Watch Strange World (2022)?
Strange World (2022) will be premiering in theatres on November 23, 2022. We do not recommend illegal streaming and always suggest paying for the content you like to watch.
Is Strange World (2022) available on Amazon Prime?
Amazon prime will not be streaming Strange World (2022). Additionally, several other films are streaming on Prime. Our recommendations are The Voyagers, It’s a Wonderful Life, Notting Hill, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Is Strange World (2022) available on HBO Max?
HBO Max will not be streaming Strange World (2022). However, HBO’s subscribers can enjoy its other popular streams like Euphoria, When Harry Met Sally and Promising Young Woman.
Is Strange World (2022) available on Hulu?
Strange World (2022) is not available on Hulu. The new release line-up additionally includes Pam and Tommy, How I Met Your Father, Abbott Elementary, and Vikings.
Is Strange World (2022) available on Netflix?
Strange World (2022) will not be available to stream on Netflix. However, other brilliant shows like The Power of The Dog, The Social Network, Tick, Tick, Boom, and much more are available.