: $238.8 million ( worldwide)
: $80 million
Just watched the new and I’m officially convinced—cartoon chaos never gets old. 😂 looney toon movie
Looney Tunes: Back in Action is a live-action/animated comedy film released in 2003, directed by Joe Pytka and written by Steven Brill, Joe Pytka, and Wilson Gott. The movie brings together the beloved characters from the Looney Tunes franchise, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and Tweety Bird, among others. The film stars Steve Martin, Jamie Kennedy, and Janet McTeer, with voice talents from Billy West, Dee Bradley Baker, and Bob Bergen. : $238
The voice cast, including Billy West and Dee Bradley Baker, deliver pitch-perfect performances as Bugs and Daffy, capturing the essence of the characters that have become ingrained in popular culture. The supporting cast, including Steve Martin and Jamie Kennedy, add to the comedic chaos, with Kennedy's character providing some of the film's most laugh-out-loud moments. The film stars Steve Martin, Jamie Kennedy, and
Following Space Jam , Warner Bros. sought to capture the classic spirit with Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003). Directed by Joe Dante, a self-professed fan of the classic shorts, the film attempted to return to the irreverent, gag-heavy style of Chuck Jones. While it featured impressive live-action integration with Brendan Fraser and Steve Martin, and homages to classic art and sci-fi films, it struggled to find the same commercial footing as Space Jam . However, in retrospect, Back in Action is often praised by purists for its fidelity to the characters' original personalities compared to the more "celebrity-driven" approach of Space Jam .
As Bugs and Daffy embark on a wild journey to clear their names and recover the stolen diamond, they encounter a range of wacky characters, including a dim-witted but lovable car salesman, Marvin the Martian's (voiced by Billy West) UFO, and a hilarious cameo from Snoop Dogg as himself.
