{"id":13322,"date":"2025-03-12T04:19:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T11:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=13322"},"modified":"2025-12-12T12:22:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T19:22:38","slug":"the-day-the-earth-blew-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2025\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up\/","title":{"rendered":"The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie * What happens when Daffy Duck and Porky Pig have to save the world from an alien invasion?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-13327\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DEBU_Poster_KA_Payoff_Lightbox_MECH_REV1_RGB_REF.jpg?resize=122%2C180&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"122\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DEBU_Poster_KA_Payoff_Lightbox_MECH_REV1_RGB_REF.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DEBU_Poster_KA_Payoff_Lightbox_MECH_REV1_RGB_REF.jpg?w=405&amp;ssl=1 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 122px) 100vw, 122px\" \/>That\u2019s not all folks! From Ketchup Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, director Pete Browngardt, and the creative team behind the award-winning \u201cLooney Tunes Cartoons\u201d comes a brand new buddy comedy starring one of the greatest comedic duos in history\u2013Porky Pig and Daffy Duck! This richly-crafted, hand-drawn 2D animated adventure marks the first fully-animated feature-length film in Looney Tunes history, told on a scope and scale that\u2019s truly out of this world.\u00a0 Porky Pig and Daffy Duck venture to the big screen as unlikely heroes and Earth\u2019s only hope when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Faced with cosmic odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the world!)&#8230; that is if they don\u2019t drive each other totally looney in the process.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Junior R. comments, \u201cWhat happens when Daffy Duck and Porky Pig have to save the world from an alien invasion? A whole lot of chaos, laughter, and classic Looney Tunes fun!\u00a0 This film is loaded with new content, delivered in Looney Tunes fashion that I really enjoyed!\u201d Kinsley H. adds, \u201cI really enjoyed the humorous and sticky adventure of <em>The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie <\/em>which is the first fully animated feature length film in Looney Tunes history. I was launched into a very gooey and fun adventure.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n<p>The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie<br \/>\nBy Junior R., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sMla-TKG-rg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13334 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TheDayThEarthBlewUp_239Scope_Still_96.jpg?resize=229%2C96&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TheDayThEarthBlewUp_239Scope_Still_96.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TheDayThEarthBlewUp_239Scope_Still_96.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/>What happens when Daffy Duck and Porky Pig have to save the world from an alien invasion? A whole lot of chaos, laughter, and classic Looney Tunes fun!\u00a0 This film is loaded with new content, delivered in Looney Tunes fashion that I really enjoyed!<\/p>\n<p>The storyline follows the wacky adventures of Daffy Duck (Eric Bauza) and Porky Pig (Eric Bauza) straight from the mind of producer (Peter Browngardt), who try to stop aliens from taking over the world.\u00a0 Daffy is so silly, unpredictable, and always gets into trouble, while Porky tries to keep things under control, with his nervous but kind-hearted personality.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-13326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_08_239Scope_2_rgb.png?resize=231%2C97&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_08_239Scope_2_rgb.png?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_08_239Scope_2_rgb.png?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/>I absolutely love the animation because it looks just like the classic Looney Tunes cartoons my parents used to show me and it brought back a lot of nostalgia, with a twist of new age technology. Every explosion, chase, and gag is packed with eye-catching colors that keep the energy high and the fun non-stop. Porky and Daffy become world heroes by accident when they get off task and mess around at a bubble gum factory and discover a secret alien plan to control people\u2019s minds! A spunky new character joins this crazy duo which makes the perfect Looney Tunes trio, and their adventures are unforgettable and super silly to keep the audience intrigued.\u00a0 See for yourself to find out what the alien leader is really after.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13325 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_239Scope_Still_97_rgb.png?resize=231%2C97&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_239Scope_Still_97_rgb.png?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_239Scope_Still_97_rgb.png?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/>The film carries themes of friendship, teamwork, and embracing individuality as Daffy Duck and Porky Pig face challenges that test their bond and require them to work together to save the world.\u00a0 Their journey underscores the importance of collaboration and accepting each other\u2019s quirks to overcome obstacles.\u00a0 Be forewarned there is content with adult humor and some moments that might frighten younger audiences.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults.\u00a0 It opens in theaters March 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie<br \/>\nBy Kinsley H., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8g7sHl8NjCU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13323 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_10_16x9_2_rgb.png?resize=231%2C130&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_10_16x9_2_rgb.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_10_16x9_2_rgb.png?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/>I really enjoyed the humorous and sticky adventure of <em>The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie <\/em>which is the first fully animated feature length film in Looney Tunes history. I was launched into a very gooey and fun adventure.<\/p>\n<p>The storyline is about Daffy Duck and Porky Pig as they work together to fulfill their promise to Father Jim (Fred Tatasciore) to always take care of their home. Due to very looney space activity, this oath is put to an extreme test that not only challenges Daffy and Porky\u2019s home but also the planet.<\/p>\n<p><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-13332\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_39_16x9_2.png?resize=234%2C132&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_39_16x9_2.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_39_16x9_2.png?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/>The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie<\/em> stays true to the classic animation of <em>Looney Tunes<\/em>. The hand drawn cartoons have intricate details that are eye catching and enjoyable to watch. Slapstick humor is definitely at the forefront. Daffy Duck wears his feelings for all to see with everything from bulging heartbeats to a very sensitive exploding head. Unexpected laughable moments occur frequently like when Daffy and Porky desperately try to find a job in a momentary combination of the new and the old. They try to start a rideshare business with a horse and even attempt to become influencers but quickly get cancelled due to inappropriate content. Petunia Pig (Candi Milo) even has a humorous entrance. It is entertaining to watch Porky see her through rose-colored glasses. Petunia\u2019s real look versus what Porky really sees demonstrates that beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Even the Invader (Peter MacNicol) is ridiculous due to being a clumsy alien dictator. His scariness does not last long as he continuously falls and drops items all at the worst moments.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13324 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_24_16x9_2_rgb.png?resize=231%2C130&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_24_16x9_2_rgb.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie-TheDayThEarthBlewUp_Still_24_16x9_2_rgb.png?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/>The film\u2019s message is that friendship conquers all. Daffy and Porky always stick together, no matter what challenges come their way. They are direct opposites of each other: Daffy is crazy, and Porky is cautious. However, this mismatched pair ends up being exactly what the world needs. You should be aware that the show does have some cartoon violence action and rude, suggestive humor.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie <\/em>5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 9 to 18, plus adults. The film releases in theaters on Friday, March 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BtHUWHXfDyU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>That\u2019s not all folks! From Ketchup Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, director Pete Browngardt, and the creative team behind the award-winning \u201cLooney Tunes Cartoons\u201d comes a brand new buddy comedy starring one of the greatest comedic duos in history\u2013Porky Pig and Daffy Duck! This richly-crafted, hand-drawn 2D animated adventure marks the first fully-animated feature-length film in Looney Tunes history, told on a scope and scale that\u2019s truly out of this world.  Porky Pig and Daffy Duck venture to the big screen as unlikely heroes and Earth\u2019s only hope when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Faced with cosmic odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the world!)&#8230; that is if they don\u2019t drive each other totally looney in the process.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Junior R. comments, \u201cWhat happens when Daffy Duck and Porky Pig have to save the world from an alien invasion? A whole lot of chaos, laughter, and classic Looney Tunes fun!  This film is loaded with new content, delivered in Looney Tunes fashion that I really enjoyed!\u201d Kinsley H. adds, \u201cI really enjoyed the humorous and sticky adventure of The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie which is the first fully animated feature length film in Looney Tunes history. I was launched into a very gooey and fun adventure.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4949,15],"tags":[1001,8812,8818,22,1783,8809,8815,4092,464,3676,8822,8805,5194,8813,8821,3267,8811,4340,8820,8807,1166,8819,8806,8810,3677,8816,8817,47,8814,8808,3435],"class_list":["post-13322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film","category-feature-film-reviews","tag-adventure","tag-alex-kirwan","tag-andrew-kishino","tag-animation","tag-by-kids-for-kids","tag-candi-milo","tag-carlos-alazraqui","tag-cartoons","tag-comedy","tag-daffy-duck","tag-darrick-bachman","tag-eric-bauza","tag-fred-tatasciore","tag-hand-drawn-animation","tag-katie-rice","tag-keith-ferguson","tag-kevin-costello","tag-kimberly-brooks","tag-laraine-newman","tag-looney-tunes","tag-movie-reviews","tag-nick-simotas","tag-peter-browngardt","tag-peter-macnicol","tag-porky-pig","tag-rachel-butera","tag-ruth-clampett","tag-sci-fi","tag-slapstick","tag-the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie","tag-wayne-knight"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-3sS","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13322"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13336,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13322\/revisions\/13336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}