Spies in Disguise

A 2019 American animated spy comedy film produced by Blue Sky Studios and released by 20th Century Fox. Loosely based on the 2009 animated short "Pigeon: Impossible" by Lucas Martell, the film marks the directorial debut of Troy Quane and Nick Bruno, with a screenplay by Brad Copeland and Lloyd Taylor, and a story by Cindy Davis. The plot centers on Lance Sterling (Will Smith), a suave and confident super-spy, and Walter Beckett (Tom Holland), a young, brilliant scientist who designs unconventional gadgets for Lance's missions. When Lance is accidentally transformed into a pigeon due to one of Walter's inventions, the two must team up to thwart cyber-terrorist Killian (Ben Mendelsohn), who threatens global security. The voice cast also includes Rashida Jones, Reba McEntire, Rachel Brosnahan, Karen Gillan, DJ Khaled, and Masi Oka. The film blends elements of comedy, action, and family drama, exploring themes of friendship, trust, and embracing differences. Despite mixed critical reviews, "Spies in Disguise" grossed over $171 million worldwide and was the final film produced by Blue Sky Studios before its closure in 2021.