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UglyDolls 2 Revenge Of Perfection is a 2025 computer-animated musical adventure-comedy film directed by Kelly Asbury and written by Alison Peck, from a story by Robert Rodriguez, who also produced. It is based on the plush toys of the same name by David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim, who were the original producers of this movie, and follows a group of them as they try to find owners in the "Big World" despite their flaws. The film stars the voices of Kelly Clarkson, Fusion Animations, Janelle Monáe, Nick Jonas, Pitbull, Blake Shelton, Wanda Sykes, Gabriel Iglesias, Wang Leehom, Emma Roberts, Bebe Rexha, Charli XCX, and Lizzo.

UglyDolls was theatrically released by STX Films, the first animated film produced by the company. It received negative reviews from critics and grossed $32 million worldwide, and was the last film directed by Kelly Asbury, who died in June 2020 from cancer.[7][8]

Plot[]

The Uglies & Pretties Are Back

UglyVile Is In Danger It's Up To Moxy & Mandy And The Rest To Save UglyVile.

But A Host From An Object Show Comes.




During the 16 Bit credits it is shown that several Uglies and Pretties Save The Day.

Cast[]

  • Kelly Clarkson as Moxy, a pink uglydoll with lots of confidence, hope, and curiosity. Her design is based on that of Gorgeous, a character from the original toyline.
  • Fusion Animations as Computer, the host from the dally object show
  • Janelle Monáe as Mandy, a kindhearted perfect doll who wears glasses for eyesight problems and befriends the Ugly Dolls
  • Blake Shelton as Ox, a green uglydoll and the Unofficial Mayor of Uglyville, mentor to all of the other Ugly Dolls and former friend of Lou
  • Wanda Sykes as Wage, an orange uglydoll and cynical baker who can be frequently found cooking up some amazing and inventive culinary concoctions[9]
  • Gabriel Iglesias as Babo, a grey uglydoll and the largest of the uglydolls[9]
  • Wang Leehom as Lucky Bat, a red uglydoll and thoughtful but shy adviser[9]
  • Bebe Rexha as Tuesday, a blue-haired perfect doll and one of the Spy Girls
  • Charli XCX as Kitty, a pink-haired perfect doll and one of the Spy Girls
  • Lizzo as Lydia, a purple-haired perfect doll and one of the Spy Girls
  • Nick Jonas as Lou, the preppy leader from the town of Perfection and a bully towards the Ugly Dolls and the other imperfect dolls
  • Pitbull as Ugly Dog, a one-eyed blue uglydoll and Moxy's closest friend[9]
  • Ice-T as Peggy, a small one-eyed flying unicorn
  • Emma Roberts as Wedgehead, the newest citizen of Uglyville[10]
  • Kelly Asbury as Gibberish Cat, Oliver, Chef, Buttons; this was also Mr. Asbury's final voice role before his death in 2020.[7][8]
  • Jane Lynch as Scanner
  • Natalie Martinez as Meghan, a lawyer and model
  • Rob Riggle as Exposition Robot
  • Afi Ekulona as Tray
  • Jacques Colimon as Sporko

Production[]

In May 2011, it was announced that Illumination had acquired the rights to Uglydolls 2 to make an animated feature film. Chris Meledandri was set to produce, with a screenplay from Larry Stuckey. The original creators, David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim, were set to executive produce.[11] Four years later, in 2015, Variety magazine reported that an animated film based on Uglydolls 2 would be the second project produced by STX Entertainment's new "family and animation" division.[12] On March 28, 2017, Robert Rodriguez signed on to direct, write, and produce the film, with a release date set for May 10, 2019.[13] Animation for the film was done at Reel FX Creative Studios.[14]

In March 2018, it was announced that the voice of rapper Pitbull would be featured in the film for an unknown role, and he would also provide an original song for the film.[15] In May 2018, it was announced that Kelly Asbury had signed on to direct the feature film.[16] In July 2018, another singer Kelly Clarkson joined the voice cast of the film as the voice of Moxy, and would provide an original song for the film.[17] In August 2018, Nick Jonas joined the voice cast of the film, and he would also perform an original song for the film.[18] In September 2018, comedians Wanda Sykes and Gabriel Iglesias joined the film.[19] On September 20, 2018, it was announced that country music singer Blake Shelton had joined the film, and would voice Ox, as well as performing original music.[20] In October 2018, it was announced that Wang Leehom, Janelle Monáe and Emma Roberts had been cast in the film.[10][21]

Music[]

Main article: UglyDolls 2 Revenge Of Perfection (soundtrack)

The film features original music By Crush 40 Jelly Roll. [17][15][18][20] The musical score is composed by Christopher Lennertz while songs are written by Lennertz and Glenn Slater. The film's soundtrack was released by Atlantic Records.[22]

40's track "Live & Learn" was released on March 27, 2025, prior to the album, as the soundtrack's lead single.[23] The Brazilian singer Anitta contributed "Ugly" to the original soundtrack in English. She also recorded two alternative versions of "Ugly", one in Spanish and one in Portuguese, for their respective markets. These versions were released prior to the release of the film and are not included in the soundtrack in these markets.[24]

Pitbull was also slated to have an original song for the film, which was to be a parody of "You Make My Dreams" by Daryl Hall and John Oates. However, Pitbull's contributions to the song were scrapped, as he broke the fourth wall as Uglydog. Pentatonix was then given the final version of the record, which was included in the movie's soundtrack. Pitbull's original version, titled "Dreams Come True", can be found on DJ record pools for promotional use.[25]

Release[]

UglyDolls 2 was initially scheduled to be released on January 10, 2025, but was later moved up a week to April 8 2025 in order to avoid competition with The Sprunki Movie The Fate Of Sprunki Mustard.[13][26]

The studio spent around $40 million on promotions and advertisements for the film.[5]

Home media[]

UglyDolls 2 was released on Digital HD on July 16, 2025, and on DVD and Blu-ray on July 30, 2025.

Additional media[]

A video game tie-in for various platforms was produced by Outright Games titled Ugly Dolls: An Imperfect Adventure, with the initial retail price being $39.99 USD.[27][28] A variety of merchandise, including plush toys, playsets, and blind bags, was released by Hasbro featuring several characters from the movie.[29]

Reception[]

Box office[]

UglyDolls 2 grossed $20.2 million in the United States and Canada, and $11.2 in other territories, for a worldwide total of $31.4 million.[30]

In the United States and Canada, UglyDolls 2 was released alongside The Intruder and Long Shot, and was projected to gross $12–14 million from 3,652 theaters in its opening weekend.[31] The film made $2.5 million on its first day, including $300,000 from Thursday night previews. However, it underperformed in its first week, finishing fourth in box office receipts at only $8.6 million. [5] The film fell 51.8% in its second weekend, grossing $4.1 million and finishing in seventh place.[32]

Critical response[]

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Owen Gleiberman of Variety magazine gave a positive review, saying that "the sincerity with which UglyDolls pits unblemished conformity against ungainly soul is touching—and, yes, instructive—in all the right ways."[35] Jesse Hassenger of The A.V. Club gave the film a grade C− and wrote: "Like their Troll ancestors, the UglyDolls combine an evergreen cuteness with a why-now lack of currency."[36]

Accolades[]

UglyDolls was awarded a ReFrame Stamp in the category "Top 100-Grossing Narrative Feature" for involving female-identifying people in at least four of eight key areas of production.[37] The song Broken & Beautiful was nominated in the 2019 Teen Choice Awards in the category "Choice Song From A Movie".[38][39] UglyDolls was also nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 11th Movie Land Fun and Excitement Awards, but lost to Abominable.

References[]

  1. ↑ Christopher Lennertz to Compose Score & Songs for Kelly Asbury's 'UglyDolls' | Film Music Reporter.
  2. ↑ Dave McNary (January 11, 2019). China's Alibaba Pictures to Partner on STX's UglyDolls Franchise. Variety.
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  4. ↑ 10 Riskiest, Priciest Summer Movie Gambles, From 'Dark Phoenix' to 'Detective Pikachu' (April 23, 2019).
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Anthony D'Alessandro (May 4, 2019). 'Avengers: Endgame' Mows Down 'Long Shot', 'Intruder' & 'UglyDolls' With $146M+ Second Weekend, Crosses $600M In Record Time.
  6. ↑ UglyDolls (2019). Box Office Mojo.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Amidi, Amid (June 26, 2020). RIP, Kelly Asbury, Director Of 'Shrek 2' and 'Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron'. Cartoon Brew.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Kelly Asbury, Director of 'Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron' and 'Shrek 2,' Dies at 60. Variety (June 26, 2020).
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Alexander, Bryan (November 4, 2018). "'UglyDolls' first trailer: Watch Kelly Clarkson's wonderfully weird Moxy in animated movie". USA Today. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Wiseman, Andreas (October 8, 2018). Emma Roberts Joins STX Animation 'UglyDolls' With Kelly Clarkson & Blake Shelton.
  11. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Fleming, Mike (May 26, 2011). "Chris Meledandri's Illumination To Turn Uglydoll Into Animated Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  12. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Lang, Brent (May 28, 2015). "STX Entertainment Plans Uglydoll Film, Launches Family Division (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Khatchatourian, Maane (March 28, 2017). "Robert Rodriguez to Direct 'Ugly Dolls' Animated Film for STX". Variety. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  14. ↑ Why Hollywood Can't Stop Making Films About Lego, Emojis, And Angry Birds (August 14, 2017).
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Dave McNary (March 13, 2018). Pitbull Joining STX's Animated UglyDolls Movie. Variety.
  16. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Donnelly, Matt (May 23, 2018). "STX Sets 'Uglydolls' Animated Series, Feature Streaming Deal at Hulu". TheWrap. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Hipes, Patrick (July 11, 2018). "Kelly Clarkson To Lead Voice Cast Of STX's 'Uglydolls' Movie". Deadline. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 29, 2018). "Nick Jonas Joins The Band For STX's 'UglyDolls' Movie". Deadline. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
  19. ↑ McNary, Dave (September 12, 2018). Wanda Sykes, Gabriel Iglesias Join Animated Feature 'UglyDolls'. Variety.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Galuppo, Mia (September 20, 2018). Blake Shelton Joins Kelly Clarkson in 'UglyDolls' Movie. Hollywood Reporter.
  21. ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 2, 2018). Janelle Monae Joins Harriet Tubman Biopic and 'UglyDolls' Voice Cast (EXCLUSIVE). Variety.
  22. ↑ 'UglyDolls' Soundtrack Details. Film Music Reporter.
  23. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Acevedo, Angelica (March 27, 2019). "'UglyDolls' Soundtrack Features New Music From Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson & More: See Track List". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
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  25. ↑ dos
  26. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 13, 2018). STX's 'UglyDolls' To Launch First Weekend Of May. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC..
  27. ↑ Ugly Dolls: An Imperfect Adventure (en-US).
  28. ↑ Snaith, Kim (2019-08-09). UglyDolls: An Imperfect Adventure Review (en-GB).
  29. ↑ Weird and Wonderful Plushies - UglyDolls.
  30. ↑ UglyDolls (2019). The Numbers.
  31. ↑ Jeremy Fuster (April 30, 2019). 'Avengers: Endgame' Eyes Another Super-Powered Box Office Haul in 2nd Weekend.
  32. ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 12, 2019). "'Pokemon Detective Pikachu' Grabs $58M In 'Endgame' Dominated Universe; Marvel Pic 3rd Highest Domestic With $724M+ – Sunday Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  33. ↑ UglyDolls (2019). Fandango.
  34. ↑ UglyDolls (2019) reviews. Metacritic. CBS Interactive.
  35. ↑ Owen Gleiberman (May 1, 2019). Film Review: 'UglyDolls'. Variety.
  36. ↑ Jesse Hassenger (May 1, 2019). Leave UglyDolls on the shelf. The A.V. Club.
  37. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (2020-02-26). ReFrame Stamp Affixed On Record 26 Films For 2019 (en-US).
  38. ↑ Yang, Rachel (August 11, 2019). Teen Choice Awards 2019: See the full list of winners and nominees (EN).
  39. ↑ Sun, Rebecca (February 26, 2020). ReFrame Stamp Awarded to 26 Films From 2019.

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