Wolf's plan is to pretend to turn good and then to steal the Golden Dolphin at the Gala for Goodness. Couch, Aaron (March 1, 2022). "Universal Pulls Russia Releases, Including Animated 'Bad Guys' and Michael Bay's 'Ambulance' ". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022 . Retrieved March 3, 2022.

To avoid prison, a gang of notorious animal criminals pretend to seek being rehabilitated, only for their leader to secretly find that he genuinely wants to change his ways. (less) In March 2022, after the film was released, Perifel said that he would love to do a sequel. [5] Television special [ ] Domestic 2022 Weekend 16". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022 . Retrieved April 26, 2022. Two characters seem to have a low-level attraction that involves dancing and the very lightest of flirting.Now free, the gang abandons Wolf when they refuse to accept that they can change. They find their hideout wholly emptied of their loot, as Wolf had revealed its location to Foxington earlier to appease for his crimes. After Snake willingly gives Mr. Shark his last Push Pop out of kindness, the others realize that they can change their ways and proceed to help Wolf.

Giardina, Carolyn (February 16, 2023). " Avatar 2 Sweeps Visual Effects Society Awards Feature Competition". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023 . Retrieved March 5, 2023. Marmalade attempts to take credit for recovering the meteorite, but it is revealed to be a fake planted by Snake, who had faked his defection and secretly switched it for the manor's meteorite-shaped lamp and rigged the real meteorite to explode, blowing up Marmalade's manor and exposing Marmalade as the thief. When the lamp falls on Marmalade, a diamond that he stole from Foxington falls out of his suit, which Luggins recognizes as having been stolen by the Crimson Paw years ago. With his true nature exposed, and implicated as the Crimson Paw, Marmalade is arrested. This also makes it the first DreamWorks Animation film to have opening music play over a distributor's logo since Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas with DreamWorks Pictures. Leston, Ryan (April 21, 2022). "The Bad Guys Review". IGN. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022 . Retrieved May 21, 2022. Moore, Kasey (October 4, 2022). "DreamWorks 'The Bad Guys' Coming to Netflix in November 2022". What's on Netflix. Archived from the original on July 21, 2022 . Retrieved October 4, 2022.This is the third DreamWorks Animation film to have assistance from Jellyfish Pictures, after Spirit Untamed and The Boss Baby: Family Business. Exclusive: DreamWorks' 'The Bad Guys' Plots a Criminally Fun Caper". Animation Magazine. April 11, 2022. Archived from the original on July 21, 2022 . Retrieved June 1, 2022. After being insulted by Governor Diane Foxington on live television for their predictability, Wolf convinces his gang to pull off a heist to steal a valuable award called the Golden Dolphin before it is awarded to guinea pig philanthropist Professor Marmalade at a gala. During the heist, Wolf inadvertently helps an elderly woman and is praised for the good deed, leading to Wolf having conflicted feelings and delaying their escape, resulting in them being caught. The gang is arrested, but Wolf persuades Foxington to let Marmalade reform them, secretly planning to steal the award again.

Zazie Beetz and Alex Borstein are reunited for their second animated film together, the first being 2021's Extinct, a year before. Foxington decides to call off the experiment but relents when Wolf confesses that he became a criminal because he despises being hated for his species; she admits she understands and has hope for him. Wolf contemplates the matter and finds himself rescuing a cat from a tree, which Marmalade records and publishes, turning the public image of the gang around.Outlaw, Kofi (June 24, 2022). "The Bad Guys Streaming Premiere Date Released". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2022 . Retrieved June 25, 2022. The film's animation style was inspired by that of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) while also having a similar style to anime like Lupin III. It is comparable to how Pixar animated Turning Red, except that was more inspired by Studio Ghibli films. In a mid-credits scene set one year later, the gang is released from prison early in light of their good behavior and they leave with Foxington. Doing good makes you feel good, and you may receive positive attention for positive actions. Also makes point that stereotypes are harmful, and that if someone is labeled "bad," they may choose to lean into the label rather than fight it. Even those who have appearance of being "good" may need extra scrutiny before receiving our trust. Meanwhile, Wolf and Foxington break into Marmalade's home to steal the meteorite, only to be captured by Marmalade, who reveals that Snake has allied with him and explains how he intends to use the meteor's power to control an army of guinea pigs to rob the city. However, the two are rescued by the remainder of the Bad Guys and take the meteorite in an attempt to stop Marmalade's plan.

During the heist, Wolf inadvertently helps an elderly woman and is praised for the good deed, leading to Wolf having conflicted feelings. The gang steals the Golden Dolphin, but on his way-out Wolf hears Marmalade's explanation of how he does good things just to feel good. Wolf hesitates, and in that hesitation, his disguise comes off and he is recognized by the crowd. The gang is arrested, but Wolf persuades Foxington to let Marmalade reform them, but secretly plans to steal the award again. Marmalade accepts the challenge and promises to reform the Bag Guys by the next charity event Gala for Goodness. Shrek the Halls (2007) • Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (2009) • Merry Madagascar (2009) • Scared Shrekless (2010) • Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010) • Gift of the Night Fury (2011) • Madly Madagascar (2013) • Trolls Holiday (2017) • How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019) • Trolls: Holiday in Harmony (2021) The gang plans a new heist to steal the award again during a gala, but Wolf, having been convinced by Foxington that he and his gang could actually go good, ultimately decides to take the offer of a fresh start. In sudden poor timing, however, a meteorite which was on display is stolen, and the gang is blamed and arrested. Marmalade meets them in private and reveals that he stole the meteorite and had planned for the gang to be framed. He also reveals that he was the old woman Wolf had helped at the first gala. To avoid prison, a gang of notorious animal criminals pretends to seek being rehabilitated, only for their leader to realize that he genuinely wants to change his ways.The Bad Guysdeliver a wonderful 2160p UHD 4K transfer with an HDR enhancement. Of the 1080p presentation and this particular one - the 4K is the clear winner.