Combat Wombat (film)

Combat Wombat
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRicard Cussó
Written byMatthew James Kinmonth
Produced byKristen Souvlis
Nadine Bates
Starring
Edited byMichelle McGilvray
Music byAck Kinmonth
Production
company
Distributed byOdin Eye's Entertainment
Release dates
Running time
80 minutes[1]
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Box office$164,199[2]

Combat Wombat is a 2020 Australian animated superhero film directed by Richard Cussó and written by Matthew James Kinmonth.[3] It is the second film in Like a Photon Creative's The Tales from Sanctuary City franchise[4] and was financed by Screen Queensland and Screen Australia.[5] It premiered at the Brisbane International Film Festival before being released in Australian theatres on 15 October 2020, distributed by Odin Eye's Entertainment.[6][7]

Premise

Lazy wombat Maggie Diggins becomes Combat Wombat, Sanctuary City's new superhero after she begrudgingly saves a citizen from falling to his death, but her rising stardom displeases local superhero Flightless Feather, who hatches a plan for Maggie's demise. Maggie uncovers a conspiracy that could put the city in grave danger, and it is up to her to expose it.[3][8]

Voice cast

Release and reception

Combat Wombat was released in Australian theatres on 15 October 2020, distributed by Odin Eye's Entertainment. It had a limited release on 42 screens.[3] At the box office it grossed $164,199.[2] It received positive reviews from critics.[9][10]

Sequel

Main article: Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back

A sequel, titled Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back, was released in February 2024 in Australia by Maslow Entertainment.

References

  1. ^ Combat Wombat – The Screen Guide. Screen Australia. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b Combat Wombat at Box Office Mojo, an IMDb company. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Groves, Don (19 October 2020) 'The Tales From Sanctuary City' franchise continues with 'Combat Wombat'. IF Magazine. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  4. ^ Ritman, Alex (2 November 2018) Odin's Eye to Build 'Sanctuary City' Animated Franchise. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  5. ^ Production funding announced for 12 new projects, 19 September 2018. Screen Australia. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  6. ^ Johnson, Daniel (1 October 2020). "Combat Wombat helps bring back BIFF with hometown premiere". InQueensland. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Combat Wombat". The Vore. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  8. ^ Combat Wombat. Common Sense Media. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  9. ^ Croot, James (5 November 2020) Combat Wombat: An entertaining and surprisingly adult animated adventure. Stuff. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  10. ^ Naavikaran (13 October 2020) Film Review: Combat Wombat is fresh, fun and inspiring. Screenhub. Retrieved 16 May 2021.


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