Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas
Tadeo Jones 2: El secreto del rey Midas
Synopsis
Tad dreams of becoming an archaeologist traveling the world, uncovering hidden secrets and lost treasure, but his job working construction keeps him daydreaming instead of exploring. The chance of a lifetime comes when he is invited to attend archaeologist Sara Lavrof's presentation of her latest discovery - the papyrus that proves the existence of the Necklace of Midas, the legendary King who turned everything he touched into solid gold.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-17
Top Cast
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Óscar Barberán
Tad Jones (voz)
Michelle Jenner
Sara Lavrof (voz)
Adriana Ugarte
Tiffany (voz)
Luis Posada
Momia (voz)
Miguel Ángel Jenner
Jack Rackham (voice)
José Corbacho
Taxista (voz)
Roser Batalla
Henchwoman (voice)
Pau López
Sailor 3
Masumi Mutsuda
Worker 3
Jordi Brau
Antiquari
Francesc Belda
Secuaz musculoso / Capatáz (voice)
Manuel Osto
Anticuario (voice)
Pablo Gómez
Sailor (voice)
Pep Papell
Secuaz 1 (voice)
Rafael Calvo
Obrero 1 (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 3, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 24, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.17x
+$23.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enrique Gato, David Alonso
- Screenplay & Story
- Jordi Gasull, Neil Landau, Javier López Barreira, Paco Sáez
- Original Score
- Zacarías M. de la Riva
- Original Title
- Tadeo Jones 2: El secreto del rey Midas
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $10.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.2M
- Production Studios
- 4 Cats Pictures, Lightbox Animation Studios, Ikiru Films, Lightbox Entertainment, Mogambo Films, Telefónica Studios, Tadeo Jones y el Secreto de Midas, Paramount Pictures Spain, Telecinco Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enrique Gato, David Alonso
Jordi Gasull, Neil Landau, Javier López Barreira, Paco Sáez
Zacarías M. de la Riva
Alexander Adams
Axel Kuschevatzky, Gabriel Arias-Salgado, Álvaro Augustín, Ghislain Barrois, Jordi Gasull
Department Leadership Roster
Enrique Gato
Director
Jordi Gasull
Writer
Neil Landau
Writer
Javier López Barreira
Writer
Paco Sáez
Writer
Alexander Adams
Editor
Gabriel Arias-Salgado
Producer
Álvaro Augustín
Producer
Ghislain Barrois
Producer
Jordi Gasull
Producer
Nicolás Matji
Producer
Edmon Roch
Producer
Javier Ugarte
Producer
David Alonso
Director
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas about?
Tad dreams of becoming an archaeologist traveling the world, uncovering hidden secrets and lost treasure, but his job working construction keeps him daydreaming instead of exploring. The chance of a lifetime comes when he is invited to attend archaeologist Sara Lavrof's presentation of her latest discovery - the papyrus that proves the existence of the Necklace of Midas, the legendary King who turned everything he touched into solid gold.
Who directed Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas?
Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas was directed by Enrique Gato, David Alonso.
Who stars in Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas?
The principal cast of Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas includes Óscar Barberán, Michelle Jenner, Adriana Ugarte, Luis Posada, Miguel Ángel Jenner.
When was Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas released and how long is it?
Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas?
Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas had a reported production budget of $10.8M and grossed $34.2M at the worldwide box office (3.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas was composed by Zacarías M. de la Riva.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas?
Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).