Synopsis
Mumble's son, Erik, is struggling to realize his talents in the Emperor Penguin world. Meanwhile, Mumble and his family and friends discover a new threat their home -- one that will take everyone working together to save them.
Scores
Overall Score
77.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
75.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
92.4%
Review Aggregate
53.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 45% of 116 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, family-friendly, visually striking. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotfamily-friendlyvisually strikingchristmasfunnyupliftingcharacter-drivendarkemotionallighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Wood | 2011 | $9,346,000 | $13,036,000 | (est) |
| Robin Williams | 2011 | $5,753,000 | $8,025,000 | (est) |
| Hank Azaria | 2011 | $4,332,000 | $6,042,000 | (est) |
| Alecia Moore (P!nk) | 2011 | $3,542,000 | $4,940,000 | (est) |
| Brad Pitt | 2011 | $3,029,000 | $4,225,000 | (est) |
| Matt Damon | 2011 | $2,666,000 | $3,719,000 | (est) |
| Sofia Vergara | 2011 | $2,394,000 | $3,339,000 | (est) |
| Common | 2011 | $2,180,000 | $3,041,000 | (est) |
| Hugo Weaving | 2011 | $2,008,000 | $2,800,000 | (est) |
| Richard Carter | 2011 | $1,865,000 | $2,601,000 | (est) |
| Magda Szubanski | 2011 | $1,744,000 | $2,433,000 | (est) |
| Anthony LaPaglia | 2011 | $1,641,000 | $2,289,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score45.0
RT critic review count116
Rotten Tomatoes audience score60.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes49,875
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $64,006,464 | $89,278,912 |
| International | 2011 | $95,189,790 | $132,774,729 |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $159,196,260 | $222,053,650 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $70,079,148 | $97,749,348 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $4,735,000 | $6,604,577 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $1,522,000 | $2,122,950 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $8,664,000 | $12,084,912 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $20,658,000 | $28,814,649 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $16,001,616 | $22,319,728 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $121,659,764 | $169,696,164 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $135,000,000 | $188,303,687 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? source | 2011 | $150,000,000 | $209,226,319 |
| Participations | 2011 | $2,433,000 | $3,393,651 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $3,178,000 | $4,432,808 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $16,200,000 | $22,596,442 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $306,811,000 | $427,952,908 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $-185,151,236 | $-258,256,744 |
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