Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
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Synopsis
Based on the bestselling book series, this outrageous comedy tells the story of George and Harold, two overly imaginative pranksters who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s an enthusiastic, yet dimwitted, superhero named Captain Underpants.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer #1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-22
Top Cast
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Kevin Hart
George (voice)
Thomas Middleditch
Harold (voice)
Ed Helms
Captain Underpants / Mr. Krupp (voice)
Nick Kroll
Professor Poopypants (voice)
Jordan Peele
Melvin (voice)
Kristen Schaal
Edith (voice)
DeeDee Rescher
Ms. Ribble (voice)
Brian Posehn
Mr. Rected (voice)
David Soren
Tommy (voice)
Mel Rodriguez
Mr. Fyde (voice)
Susan Fitzker
Ms. Dayken (voice)
Lynnanne Zager
George's Mom (voice)
Tiffany Lauren Bennicke
Sad Girl (voice)
James Ryan
Mime (voice)
Leslie David Baker
Officer McPiggly (voice)
Sugar Lyn Beard
Goodie Two-Shoes Girl (voice)
Lesley Nicol
Nobel Moderator (voice)
Chris Miller
Nobel Audience Member (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 88 DaysJune 2, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 29, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 12, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$38M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$125.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.3x
+$87.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Soren
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Stoller
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $38M
- Worldwide Gross
- $125.4M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation, Scholastic Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Soren
Nicholas Stoller, Dav Pilkey, Hamish Grieve, Andrew James Ross, Alice Herring, Andrew Erekson, Derek Drymon, Sean Bishop, Louie del Carmen, Colin Jack, Gary Graham, Todd Kurosawa, Vadim Bazhanov
Theodore Shapiro
Matthew Landon
Rob Letterman, Chris Finnegan, Mark Swift, Mireille Soria, Dav Pilkey
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Stoller
Screenplay
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
David Soren
Director
Chris Finnegan
Producer
Mark Swift
Producer
Mireille Soria
Producer
Nate Wragg
Production Design
Matthew Landon
Editor
David Dulac
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie about?
Based on the bestselling book series, this outrageous comedy tells the story of George and Harold, two overly imaginative pranksters who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s an enthusiastic, yet dimwitted, superhero named Captain Underpants.
Who directed Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie?
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie was directed by David Soren.
Who stars in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie?
The principal cast of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie includes Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch, Ed Helms, Nick Kroll, Jordan Peele.
When was Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie released and how long is it?
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie?
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie had a reported production budget of $38M and grossed $125.4M at the worldwide box office (3.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie was composed by Theodore Shapiro.
Is Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie based on a book or true story?
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dav Pilkey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie?
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); 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.).