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5.7 / 10(3,208 votes)IMDbPG20091h 29m$443.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

“The Boys are back in town... and they have competition.”

Synopsis

Pop sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore end up in the care of Dave Seville's twenty-something nephew Toby. The boys must put aside music super stardom to return to school, and are tasked with saving the school's music program by winning the $25,000 prize in a battle of the bands. But the Chipmunks unexpectedly meet their match in three singing chipmunks known as The Chipettes - Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette. Romantic and musical sparks are ignited when the Chipmunks and Chipettes square off.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 23, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 23, 2010

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (5.91x ROI)

Production Budget

$75M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$443.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

5.91x

+$368.1M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $75MWorldwide: $443.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Betty Thomas
Screenplay & Story
Jon Vitti, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Ross Bagdasarian
Original Score
David Newman
Original Title
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, French
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Budget
$75M
Worldwide Gross
$443.1M
Production Studios
Fox 2000 Pictures, Bagdasarian Productions, Regency Enterprises, 20th Century Fox, Dune Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Betty Thomas

Screenplay & Story

Jon Vitti, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Ross Bagdasarian

Original Score & Music

David Newman

Director of Photography

Anthony B. Richmond

Film Editing

Matthew Friedman

Producers

Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Michele Imperato Stabile, Arnon Milchan, Steve Waterman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Ross Bagdasarian

Department Leadership Roster

Marcia Hinds

Production Design

Alexandra Welker

Costume Design

John Moio

Stunt Coordinator

Betty Thomas

Betty Thomas

Director

Jon Vitti

Jon Vitti

Writer

Jonathan Aibel

Jonathan Aibel

Writer

Glenn Berger

Glenn Berger

Writer

Ross Bagdasarian Jr.

Ross Bagdasarian Jr.

Producer

Janice Karman

Janice Karman

Producer

David Newman

David Newman

Original Music Composer

Matthew Friedman

Editor

Anthony B. Richmond

Anthony B. Richmond

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel about?

Pop sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore end up in the care of Dave Seville's twenty-something nephew Toby. The boys must put aside music super stardom to return to school, and are tasked with saving the school's music program by winning the $25,000 prize in a battle of the bands. But the Chipmunks unexpectedly meet their match in three singing chipmunks known as The Chipettes - Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette. Romantic and musical sparks are ignited when the Chipmunks and Chipettes square off.

Who directed Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel was directed by Betty Thomas.

Who stars in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?

The principal cast of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel includes Zachary Levi, David Cross, Jason Lee, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler.

When was Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel released and how long is it?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

What was the box office and production budget of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $443.1M at the worldwide box office (5.91 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel was composed by David Newman.

Is Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel based on a book or true story?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ross Bagdasarian".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).