Sony Pictures Animation officially announces the development of 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines,' an animated film directed by Michael Rianda and Jeff Rowe.
The main voice cast including Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, and others are announced.
'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' was originally scheduled for theatrical release by Sony Pictures Animation.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, theatrical releases were disrupted, impacting the movie's release plans.
Sony sells 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' to Netflix due to the pandemic and theatrical market disruptions.
The film receives critical acclaim for its animation style, humor, and storytelling.
'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' receives several Annie Awards nominations, highlighting achievements in animation.
Kale Mitchell aspires to be a filmmaker while growing up, expressing her creative and imaginative personality.
Mark and Linda Mitchell meet, marry, and start a family, setting the foundation for the Mitchell family dynamics.
Kale is accepted to the college she dreamed of attending, a turning point marking her independence and the start of family tensions.
The Mitchell family plans a road trip to take Kale to college in hopes of bonding and supporting her.
The Mitchells visit a car dealership to buy a new car; the new Toyota RAV4 is featured prominently.
PAL robots, designed by Eric and the tech company, are introduced to help with daily tasks but later become instruments of robot rebellion.
PAL robots and other consumer electronics turn against humans and capture people worldwide.
The Mitchell family escapes from the city as robots take over, showcasing their family teamwork and resilience.
The Mitchells meet other humans and attempt to reach the tech company's main facility to stop PAL.
Kale uses her creative skills to manipulate the robots and aid the family’s survival.
The Mitchells infiltrate the tech company’s headquarters to confront PAL and stop the robot uprising.
The family successfully shuts down PAL, ending the robot rebellion and saving humanity.
The Mitchell family resolves conflicts and grows closer after surviving the ordeal together.
