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Space Jam: A New Legacy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Welcome to the Jam – GAME ON!

Amy Renner Amy Renner

Dec. 2, 2022

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Release Date: Friday, July 16, 2021 Nationwide

Don Cheadle, Justin Lin, LeBron James, Ryan Coogler, Xosha Roquemore, Gabriel Iglesias, Malcolm D. Lee, Andrew Dodge, Kath Soucie, Khris Davis, Sonequa Martin, Alfredo Botello, Bob Bergen, Charlie Ebersol, Eric Bauza, Jeff Bergman

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Plot

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Plot
Welcome to the Jam! NBA champion and global icon LeBron James goes on an epic adventure alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny with the animated/live-action event “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” from director Malcolm D. Lee and an innovative filmmaking team including Ryan Coogler and Maverick Carter. This transformational journey is a manic mashup of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids. When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.’s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of professional basketball stars as you’ve never seen them before. It’s Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life, that will redefine LeBron’s bond with his son and shine a light on the power of being yourself. The ready-for-action Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique talents and surprise even “King” James by playing the game their own way.
Adventure Sports Animation Live-Action/CGI Sequel

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Crew Behind the Film

The Space Jam: A New Legacy behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Malcolm D. Lee last directed Night School and Girls Trip.

Producers
Ryan Coogler
Charlie Ebersol
Justin Lin

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some cartoon violence and some language
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
Welcome to the Jam – GAME ON!
Also known as
Space Jam 2

Language
English

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Production Details

What we know about the Space Jam: A New Legacy movie production.

Key Facts

  • The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. It will be released in theaters nationwide on July 16, 2021 and will be available in the U.S. on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release (4/3/2021).
  • The director’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Salvatore Totino (“Spider-Man: Homecoming”), animation producer Troy Nethercott (“Wonder Park”), production designers Kevin Ishioka (“The Mule”), Akin McKenzie (Netflix’s “When They See Us”) and Clint Wallace (upcoming “Eternals”), editor Bob Ducsay (“Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” “Star Wars Episode VIII – The Last Jedi”) and costume designer Melissa Bruning (“Rampage,” “War for the Planet of the Apes”). The music is by Kris Bowers (“Greenbook,” Netflix’s “Bridgerton”).
  • Malcom D. Lee (“Girls Trip,” “Night School”) directs from a screenplay by Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier & Keenan Coogler & Terence Nance. The film’s producers are Ryan Coogler, LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Duncan Henderson, and the executive producers are Sev Ohanian, Zinzi Coogler, Allison Abbate, Jesse Ehrman, Jamal Henderson, Spencer Beighley, Justin Lin, Terence Nance and Ivan Reitman.
  • A direct sequel to 1996's Space Jam. This time around, NBA player LeBron James toplines the film.
  • NBA players Klay Thompson, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard and Kyle Kuzma; as well as WNBA players Diana Taurasi, Nneka Ogwumike and Chiney Ogwumike, will all be seen in the film (10/15/19).
  • The film will shoot in Los Angeles, California (11/22/18).
  • LeBron James was most recently seen in Amy Schumer's comedy Trainwreck (2015).
  • This will be a mix of live action and CGI animation.

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production. Principal photography began on June 25, 2019 (during the NBA off-season) and production wrapped on September 14, 2019. Surprisingly, director Terence Nance left the project during filming for creative differences and was quickly replaced by Malcolm D. Lee (Night School, Girls Trip).

Production

The film was tagged as Production.

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production. Terence Nance, who created HBO's Random Acts of Flyness, is on-board to direct.

Development

The film was tagged as Development. Justin Lin, Andrew Dodge and Alfredo Botello are scripting. Lin (Fast & Furious 6) will likely direct.

Development

The film was tagged as Development. Warner Bros. is moving forward with a sequel to 1996 animated/live-action hit Space Jam.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Space Jam: A New Legacy was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 16, 2021. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Die in a Gunfight, Escape Room: Tournament of Champions and Pig.



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Fri., Jun. 11, 2021

  • Added a link from instagram.com

  • Set the MPAA rating to PG for some cartoon violence and some language

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