Since 2011, Bob’s Burgers has been a staple of Fox’s Sunday animation program, airing every week.
The show has been running for 12 seasons, and has gained a devoted following as well as accolades (including two Emmys for Outstanding Animated Program). However, this summer it plans to embark on a new endeavor: the production of a feature-length film.
This will be the second time that the Belchers (Bob, Linda, Louise, Tina, and Gene) will be brought to the big screen, following in the footsteps of The Simpsons’ The Simpsons Movie in 2007, which was both a critical and financial success for the Fox television show. Is it possible for The Bob’s Burgers Movie to achieve the same results?
But first, here’s everything we know about The Bob’s Burgers Movie that we don’t want to spoil for you.
What is the Storyline of The Bob’s Burgers Movie About?
20th Century Studios is billing The Bob’s Burgers Movie as an “animated, big-screen, musical comedy-mystery-adventure” in order to cash in on the popularity of the television show. Here is the official synopsis from 20th Century Fox:
A gigantic sinkhole appears right in front of Bob’s Burgers, halting access to the eatery and Belchers’ hopes for achieving financial success for the season.
Bob and Linda are working hard to maintain the business while the children attempt to discover a secret that could help them salvage their family’s restaurant.
As the threats grow, these underdogs rally around one another to find hope and battle to go back behind the counter, where they belong, no matter what it takes.
Who are the Filmmakers of Bob’s Burgers Movies?
Who better to guide The Bob’s Burgers Movie than the people most familiar with it? Loren Bouchard, the show’s creator, and filmmaker Bernard Derriman, who has helped with more than 150 episodes of the animated series, will collaborate as co-directors for the film.
Loren Bouchard and Bernard Derriman will direct the movie. Both Bouchard and Derriman are producing their first feature film, which is a first for them.
Additionally, Bouchard co-wrote the screenplay with fellow series creator Jim Dauterive, and one of the show’s longstanding writers, Nora Smith, is also listed as one of the movie’s writers in addition to directing it.
Who is Among the Cast of the Bob’s Burgers Movie?
What would The Bob’s Burgers Movie be like if it didn’t include the characters that have made Bob’s Burgers such a long-running success?
The Belchers, of course, will be at the core of the story, and many of the popular recurring characters from the show will make cameo appearances in the film as well.
They are joined by H. Jon Benjamin (Bob Belcher), John Roberts (Linda Belcher), Kristen Schaal (Louise Belcher), Dan Mintz (Tina Belcher), and Eugene Mirman (Gene Belcher). He will all make their big-screen debuts in this adaptation of the classic television series. Teddy’s voice actor, Larry Murphy, is also in the cast.
Mr. Frond, played by David Herman, will appear in the film, as well Calvin Fischoeder, played by Kevin Kline; Hugo, played by Sam Seder; Ron Lynch’s Ron; Darryl, played by Aziz Ansari; Felix Fischoeder, played by Zack Galifianakis, Chloe Barbash, played by Stephanie Beatriz, and Courtney Wheeler, played by David Wain, will appear in the film as well as Mr. Frond.
The Trailer for the Bob’s Burgers Movie
Take a glance at what to expect from The Bob’s Burgers Movie by watching the two official trailers, which can be seen right here:
How to View Bob’s Burgers
For those interested in becoming acquainted with Bob’s Burgers for the first time before seeing the movie, or those who are already familiar with the program and want to relive some of their favorites, every sitcom episode is presently accessible to stream on Hulu.
Meanwhile, if you have a standard pay-TV subscription, you can watch any of the previously aired episodes from the most current season 12 on Fox, provided you are a subscriber to that program.
Synopsis
In the tradition of the Emmy®-winning animated television series, The Bob’s Burgers Movie is a musical comedic mystery adventure released on the big screen in 3D.
The plot begins when damaged water main forms a massive sinkhole just in front of Bob’s Burgers, preventing the establishment from opening for an undetermined period and sabotaging the Belchers’ hopes for a great summer season.
Bob and Linda are working hard to maintain the business while the children attempt to discover a secret that could help them salvage their family’s restaurant.
As the threats grow, these underdogs rally around one another to find hope and battle to go back behind the counter, where they belong, no matter what it takes.
When is the Bob’s Burgers Movie Going to be Released?
The worldwide release of The Bob’s Burgers Movie will be solely in movie theatres on May 27th.