Wreck-It Ralph (franchise)
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Created by | Walt Disney Animation Studios |
Original work | Wreck-It Ralph (2012) |
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Wreck-It Ralph is an American media franchise primarily consisting of an animated comedy film series produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The series tells the story of the eponymous arcade game villain named Wreck-It Ralph, who rebels against his "bad guy" role and dreams of becoming a hero. The series has grossed $926 million worldwide.
The series is also notable for featuring cameos of characters from licensed properties including video games and various Disney franchises.[1][2]
Films
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
A video game villain named Wreck-It Ralph wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
Six years after the events of the first film, Ralph and Vanellope, now best friends, discover a Wi-Fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure.
Future
Directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston said that a Ralph Breaks the Internet spin-off film focusing on the Disney Princesses could be made depending on the audience's response and "if there's a good story to be told".[3] Also, John C. Reilly says that he has an idea for a second sequel, which would see Ralph and Vanellope "beaming themselves right out into space".[4]
Video games
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
A 2012 video game of the same name was also released, featuring the title character Wreck-It Ralph, voiced by actor Brian T. Delaney.
Wreck-It Ralph: Ralph Breaks VR (2018)
A video game called Wreck-It Ralph: Ralph Breaks VR was released in 2018, along with the second film.[5]
Other miscellaneous titles
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (2012)
The character of Wreck-It Ralph features in the 2012 video game Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, voiced by actor Brian T. Delaney and Kōichi Yamadera in the Japanese version.
Disney Infinity (2013)
The characters Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope feature in the 2013 video game Disney Infinity. Sarah Silverman returns to voice the character of Vanellope, while the character Wreck-It Ralph is voiced by actor Brian T. Delaney.
Disney Infinity 3.0 (2015)
Wreck-It Ralph again features in the 2015 video game Disney Infinity 3.0, voiced by actor Brian T. Delaney.
Kingdom Hearts III (2019)
Wreck-It Ralph will make an appearance in Kingdom Hearts III as a Link. When summoned, he will place explosive blocks and destroy them, causing damage to nearby enemies.[6]
Cast
Characters | Film(s) | ||
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Wreck-It Ralph | Ralph Breaks the Internet | ||
2012 | 2018 | ||
Wreck-It Ralph | John C. Reilly | ||
Vanellope von Schweetz | Sarah Silverman | ||
Fix-It Felix Jr. | Jack McBrayer | ||
Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun | Jane Lynch | ||
Mr. Stan Litwak | Ed O'Neill | ||
Sour Bill | Rich Moore | ||
Mayor Gene | Raymond S. Persi | ||
Surge Protecter | Phil Johnston | ||
Sonic the Hedgehog | Roger Craig Smith | ||
Tapper | Maurice LaMarche | ||
Zangief | Rich Moore | ||
Taffyta Muttonfudge | Mindy Kaling | Melissa Villaseñor | |
Candlehead | Katie Lowes | ||
Rancis Fluggerbutter | Jamie Elman | ||
Duncan | Horatio Sanz | ||
Winchell | Adam Carolla | Uncredited actor | |
Turbo / King Candy | Alan Tudyk | ||
Moppet Girl | Stefanie Scott | ||
Markowski | Joe Lo Truglio | ||
General Hologram | Dennis Haysbert | ||
Shank | Gal Gadot | ||
Yesss | Taraji P. Henson | ||
J.P. Spamley | Bill Hader (uncredited) | ||
Arthur | John DiMaggio John C. Reilly (Ralphzilla form) | ||
KnowsMore | Alan Tudyk | ||
Double Dan | Alfred Molina | ||
Butcher Boy | Timothy Simons | ||
Little Debbie | GloZell Green | ||
Pryo | Hamish Blake | ||
Felony | Ali Wong | ||
Maybe | Flula Borg | ||
Cinderella | Jennifer Hale | ||
Anna | Kristen Bell | ||
Elsa | Idina Menzel | ||
Moana | Auliʻi Cravalho | ||
Snow White | Pamela Ribon | ||
Tiana | Anika Noni Rose | ||
Mérida | Kelly Macdonald | ||
Mulan | Ming-Na Wen | ||
Ariel | Jodi Benson | ||
Aurora | Kate Higgins | ||
Pocahontas | Irene Bedard | ||
Belle | Paige O'Hara | ||
Jasmine | Linda Larkin | ||
Rapunzel | Mandy Moore |
Note: A dark grey cell indicates that the character does not appear in the film.
Crew
Year | Film(s) | Director(s) | Producer | Screenwriter(s) | Story | Executive Producer(s) | Composer | Editor | Cinematographer(s) |
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2012 | Wreck-It Ralph | Rich Moore | Clark Spencer | Phil Johnston Jennifer Lee |
Rich Moore Phil Johnston Jim Reardon |
John Lasseter | Henry Jackman | Tim Mertens | Rob Dressel |
2018 | Ralph Breaks the Internet | Rich Moore Phil Johnston |
Phil Johnston Pamela Ribon |
Rich Moore Phil Johnston Jim Reardon Pamela Ribon Josie Trinidad |
John Lasseter Jennifer Lee Chris Williams |
Jeremy Milton | Nathan Warner (Layout) Brian Leach (Lighting) |
Reception
Box office
Film | Release date | Box office gross | Box office ranking | Budget | Ref(s) | |||
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North America |
Other territories |
Worldwide | All time North America |
All time worldwide | ||||
Wreck-It Ralph | November 2, 2012 | $189,422,889 | $281,800,000 | $471,222,889 | #216 | #216 | $165 million | [7] |
Ralph Breaks the Internet | November 21, 2018 | $196,858,885 | $277,300,000 | $473,158,885 | #512 | #717 | $175 million | [8] |
Total | $382,281,774 | $544,100,000 | $926,381,774 | $350,000,000 | ||||
List indicator(s)
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Critical and public response
Film | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | CinemaScore |
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Wreck-It Ralph | 87% (180 reviews)[9] | 72 (38 reviews)[10] | A[11] |
Ralph Breaks the Internet | 88% (234 reviews)[12] | 71 (41 reviews)[13] | A-[11] |
Accolades
The first film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2012.[14]
References
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (July 14, 2017). "'Wreck-It Ralph 2' Brings Disney Princesses Together with Marvel & Star Wars (D23 Expo 2017)". /Film. Archived from the original on July 16, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
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- ^ Eisenberg, Eric (November 5, 2018). "Could The Disney Princesses Carry Their Own Film Together? Ralph Breaks The Internet's Directors Weigh In". CinemaBlend. Archived from the original on November 12, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
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- ^ McWhertor, Michael (18 May 2018). "Kingdom Hearts 3 is a whimsical spectacle full of Disney cheer". Polygon.
- ^ "Wreck-It Ralph (2012)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ "Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ^ "Wreck-It Ralph". November 16, 2018.
- ^ "Wreck-It Ralph". November 16, 2018.
- ^ a b "Cinemascore". November 16, 2018.
- ^ "Ralph Breaks the Internet". November 20, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ^ "Ralph Breaks the Internet". November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- ^ "2013 Oscar Nominees". January 10, 2013.