The Powerpuff Girls Movie
"Saving the world before bedtime!"
Three young superpowered sisters roam the city of Townsville, balancing playground scrapes with high stakes hero work. Born from a scientist's ambition, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup protect their hometown while trying to fit in with ordinary life at school. During a careless round of tag, the... Read more
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About The Powerpuff Girls Movie
Three young superpowered sisters roam the city of Townsville, balancing playground scrapes with high stakes hero work. Born from a scientist's ambition, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup protect their hometown while trying to fit in with ordinary life at school. During a careless round of tag, the trio accidentally causes a near catastrophe that shakes the city and tests their teamwork and discipline. To repair the damage and prove they have what it takes to be real guardians, they set out to stop a menacing enemy who seeks to seize control of the world. The mission forces them to confront their flaws, learn to rely on one another, and discover that true power comes with responsibility.
Directed by Craig McCracken, the film expands the series for the big screen. Based on Lauren Faust and colleagues original concept, it translates Townsville to cinema scale while keeping the familiar look and voice cast Cathy Cavadini, Tara Strong, and E G Daily.
Beyond its immediate fan base, the movie helped widen the Powerpuff Girls footprint by translating a beloved TV idea into a feature that could attract new audiences while staying true to the characters' core dynamics. The trio embodies teamwork with contrasts in personality, showing that strength grows when rivals become allies. Mojo Jojo remains a memorable foil and his schemes echo in later cartoons and merchandising, reinforcing the franchise's playful blend of action and humor.
Reception noted that the film preserves the TV series energy and humor while delivering a kid friendly adventure. It reinforces themes of cooperation and responsibility as the sisters balance school life with hero duties. The animation stays bright and fast paced, matching the show's tone, and the voice work stays true to their characters. Some critics also noted that the film leans into humor that parents can enjoy with their kids. It holds a 6.8 out of 10 on IMDb from 337 votes.
Details
- Release Date
- July 03, 2002
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Rating
- PG
- User Ratings
- 337 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Animation, Action, Family
- Country
- United States
- Collection
- The Powerpuff Girls Collection
- Studio
- Cartoon Network Studios +3 more
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Box Office
- $16,426,471
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Cathy Cavadini
Blossom (voice)
Tara Strong
Bubbles (voice)
E. G. Daily
Buttercup (voice)
Roger L. Jackson
Mojo Jojo (voice)
Tom Kane
Professor Utonium (voice)
Tom Kenny
Mayor / Narrator / Ka-Ching Ka-Ching (voice)
Jennifer Hale
Ms. Keane (voice)
Jennifer Martin
Miss Bellum (voice)
Jeff Bennett
Ace / Big Billy / Grubber (voice)
Grey DeLisle
Linda / Woman at Zoo (voice)
Director: Craig McCracken
Written by: Lauren Faust, Charlie Bean, Paul Rudish