In the aftermath of WB’s chaotic mishandling of Coyote vs. Acme, the first full-length Looney Tunes animated theatrical movie quietly released. Distributed by Ketchup Entertainment, this gem was sadly overlooked when it hit theaters earlier this year. Now, it comes to Blu-Ray in all its colorful, over-the-top silly glory. As someone who grew up on Looney Tunes and its various offshoots, this entry harkens back to the golden age whilst injecting a vibrant modernity into the proceedings. The Day the Earth Blew Up delivers pure throwback madness through a modern lens, gleefully embracing every preposterous plot twist.
Rather than being some sort of Space Jam brand of endless cameos and minimal plotline, this entry goes full-tilt wacko. It focuses on just three main characters: Daffy, Porky, and Petunia. There’s no Bugs, or any of the other gang. Just pure unadulterated hilariousness. Director Peter Browngardt, who has previously churned out a few Looney Tunes shorts, already seems to know what works. He constantly plays with the medium, presenting some sections as shorts with varying animation styles. Perhaps much of its success can be attributed to the clever screenplay written by a whopping eleven different people. Somehow, their disparate voices come together for a zany, hysterically satisfying hour and half of pure entertainment.
After a storybook recap depicts the strange upbringing of Daffy and Porky—and their surprising father figure, Farmer Jim—the two boys (?) are left on their own for the remainder. Time moves on, and so too does Farmer Jim shuffle his mortal coil. Daffy and Porky take over the land, and we flash forward to a time when they prepare the sprawling place for an annual safety inspection. A Karen-esque inspector who loves to scream points out that they have quite a massive hole in their roof, currently dripping with green ectoplasm. She gives Daffy and Porky an ultimatum: they have just ten days to get a functioning roof before their home is officially condemned. By all accounts, Daffy and Porky must do the unthinkable. No, not wait for another stimulus check—they must get real jobs to raise the funds!
This leads to some of the film’s biggest laughs. They try out every position from coffee barista to plumbers, painters, babysitters, and even horseback Uber drivers. Each job they attempt ends with an abrupt firing no matter how adept at the tasks they seem to be. Finally, they settle on a seemingly perfect fit. They will become entry level factory workers for a gum empire, raise the money to repair their roofing damage, and live happily ever after!
Of course, it wouldn’t be a cartoon if it was as cut as dry as all that. Take the roof damage itself, for instance. The cause is alien in nature. With a seemingly tyrannical plot to enslave humanity through superstrongberry flavored Goopie Gum, Daffy and Porky must team up with brainiac pig Petunia in order to stand a chance against the alien menace. Expect some serious gum-flavored body horror, endlessly stuttering pigs, celebrating the power of boba tea, and a laugh-out-loud ridiculous tone that nails those classic Looney Tunes vibes. Daffy Duck completely steals the show with meltdowns, conspiracy tirades, and slapstick hijinks. Porky Pig makes a perfect counterbalance, babbling his way through increasingly unhinged scenarios. Petunia Pig unexpectedly shines as the strait-laced voice of reason. Her relationship with Porky is an obvious highlight that suggests a surprising romantic connection in the works.
As sassy and whip-smart as The Day the Earth Blew Up becomes, the same unfortunately cannot be said for the Blu-ray. Whilst the transfer is perfect, crisp and colorfully bright, the sole special feature on the disc is a theatrical trailer. It would have been great to see some behind the scenes insight on the making of, or even supplemental shorts or add-ons. However, the fact that we got a full length animated Looney Tunes movie this good in 2025 remains a miracle in itself. No cracks on the walkways! Blow a big bubble and twerk with Daffy in delight in The Day the Earth Blew Up.
Count down the days to The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, animated physical media shelves popping up on Blu-Ray now.
