Storks

Storks have moved from delivering babies to shipping packages for a massive online retailer. Junior, the nest's top courier, expects a big promotion, but a malfunction in the system triggers something unexpected. A real baby girl appears, born from a machine meant to automate orders, and the office suddenly has more than just paperwork to handle. The unauthorized infant turns the routine on its head, and Junior must keep her safe while the team tightens security around the operation. He joins forces with Tulip, a stubborn, resourceful new ally, and together they slip away from the warehouse to figure out what comes next for this misplaced child. Along the way they learn that family matters more than deadlines for all.

Directed by Doug Sweetland and Nicholas Stoller, Storks uses an original script by Craig Berry and Matt Flynn. The project was produced by Warner Animation Group and released by Warner Bros Pictures in 2016, aiming to blend humor with warmth.

With a budget of around 70 million, the film earned about 182.38 million at worldwide box office. The solid return demonstrates solid appeal for a broad audience, reflecting a successful mid range animated feature for theatrical audiences across the globe.

Storks slots into the mid 2010s wave of colorful family animation that pairs frenetic humor with heart. Its bright production design and quick gags helped it stand out among other releases, while its themes about balancing work and care resonated with parents and kids alike. It stays lively throughout, always.

Critics generally praised the film for its lively voice cast led by Andy Samberg and Jennifer Aniston, and for its vibrant animation, though some noted the story lacked depth compared with its visuals. Core ideas focus on friendship, responsibility, and showing that care matters as much as efficiency for families.