Get ready to soar into the unknown this holiday season as Illumination, the creative minds behind hit comedies like Minions, Despicable Me, Sing, and The Secret Life of Pets, invites you on a hilarious, action-packed adventure with a feathered family like no other in their new original comedy, Migration.
The Mallard family finds themselves stuck in a rut. While dad Mack is content with the safety of their New England pond, mom Pam yearns for excitement and wants to show their kids—teen son Dax and adorable duckling daughter Gwen—the wonders of the world. When a migrating duck family lands on their pond, regaling them with tales of far-flung places, Pam convinces Mack to embark on an epic family trip, starting with a journey through bustling New York City and culminating in the tropical paradise of Jamaica.
As the Mallards set off on their winter migration, their meticulously planned adventure takes an unexpected turn. Along the way, they’ll discover newfound inspiration, form unexpected friendships, and achieve more than they ever thought possible. Through their journey, they’ll learn valuable lessons about themselves and each other that they never could have imagined.
Written by Mike White, the Emmy-winning creator of The White Lotus and the screenwriter of School of Rock, Migration boasts an incredible comedic cast. Leading the pack is Oscar® and Emmy nominee Kumail Nanjiani (known for The Big Sick and Eternals) as the anxious Mallard dad, Mack, and Emmy nominee Elizabeth Banks (from The Hunger Games and Pitch Perfect franchises) as Pam, the fearless and quick-witted matriarch of the Mallard family.
Caspar Jennings takes on the role of Dax, the confident and restless Mallard son, while Tresi Gazal makes her feature film debut as Gwen, the innocent and lovable daughter of the family. The talented Awkwafina (from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) lends her voice to the scrappy leader of a New York City pigeon gang, while Emmy winner and Oscar® nominee Carol Kane (famous for The Princess Bride) portrays Erin the heron, the Mallards’ first friend on their journey. Keegan-Michael Key, an Emmy winner and known for The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Lion King, voices a homesick Jamaican parrot trapped in a Manhattan restaurant, and BAFTA winner David Mitchell (from Peep Show) plays the enigmatic leader of a mysterious duck farm. The legendary Danny DeVito, an Emmy winner and Oscar® nominee, joins the cast as Mack’s grumpy and adventure-averse Uncle Dan.
Directed by Benjamin Renner, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind Ernest & Celestine and The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales, Migration promises to be a visual spectacle unlike anything seen in Illumination’s acclaimed history. With elevated, expressionist artistry, the film captures Illumination’s signature subversive humor, genuine heart, unforgettable characters, and a joyful soundtrack.
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with the Mallard family in Migration, a holiday treat that will leave you laughing, inspired, and touched by the magic of Illumination’s unique storytelling.
