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Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Change can be scary.

2022 · 92 min · Animation
6.8 Modest
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Animation Comedy Family Adventure Fantasy

When Van Helsing's mysterious invention, the "Monsterfication Ray," goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster. In their new mismatched bodies, Drac and Johnny must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it's too late, and before they drive each other crazy.

Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Year
2022
Studio
Sony Pictures Animation · Sony Pictures · MRC · Columbia Pictures

Trivia & behind the scenes

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Casting

Adam Sandler did not reprise his role as Dracula due to scheduling conflicts; he was replaced by Brian Hull, who had previously voiced the character in the short film Monster Pets.

Casting

Kevin James, who voiced Frankenstein in the first three films, was replaced by Brad Abrell for this installment.

Casting

Sadie Sandler, who voiced Winnie in the earlier films, was replaced by Zoe Berri.

Origins

Genndy Tartakovsky, who directed the previous three films, confirmed in October 2019 that he would not return to direct, though he stayed on as screenwriter and executive producer.

Origins

Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon, announced as directors in September 2020, both had prior experience on the franchise or animation shows; Kluska had been a storyboard artist on earlier sequels while Drymon had worked on series like Rocko's Modern Life, CatDog, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Adventure Time.

Filming

Production of the film was carried out remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trivia

The film's theatrical release date was changed multiple times, moving from December 22, 2021 to August 6, 2021, then to July 23, 2021, and finally to October 1, 2021, before being cancelled entirely due to the pandemic.

Reception

Sony Pictures sold the film's distribution rights to Amazon Studios for $100 million, with Amazon releasing it exclusively on Prime Video while Sony retained home entertainment and linear television rights.

Reception

The film premiered on Amazon Prime Video on January 14, 2022, timed to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the original Hotel Transylvania film.

Music

Mark Mothersbaugh returned to compose the score, continuing his work from the previous three films, and the end-credits song 'Love Is Not Hard to Find' was performed by Yendry.

Memorable quotes

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My... my... [his sadness turns into fury] My hotel! MY HOTEL, MY HOTEL, MY HOTEL, MY HOTEL! MY HOTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL!!!

Drac When he realizes his beloved hotel has been destroyed.

Wow! Look at us, Drac. You're human, and I'm a monster. It's like Freaky Friday, but on a Tuesday, though.

Johnny Commenting on the role reversal after the transformation.

Your dad's a human now, and Johnny's a monster. Oh, no. I was not supposed to say that out loud.

Murray Accidentally reveals the major plot twist.

[trailer only] Oh, no! I have a total dad bod!

Johnny Complaining about his new human form.

Being a human is the worst.

Johnny Frustrated with being human.

Oh, man. This is all my fault. I ruined everything, all because I'm not a monster.

Johnny Blaming himself for the chaos.

Behold, the Monsterfication Ray. It turns any human into a monster.

Van Helsing Introducing his machine to transform humans into monsters.

I love you inside and out.

Ericka Expressing her love for Johnny.

I guess I just never got the feeling that he really thought of me as, you know, part of the family.

Johnny Expressing his insecurity about family acceptance.

I leave you alone for five minutes, and you become a human?!

Eunice Discovering Frank has become human.

[to Griffin] Have you seriously been naked this whole time?

Murray Realizing Griffin has been invisible the whole time.

Time to go! [tries to fly, but falls] Right, still human.

Johnny Attempting to fly but remembering he's still human.

If we don't fix you guys soon, you'll be like this forever.

Mavis Warning about the permanent consequences.

Drac, you're not a vampire. The sun won't fry you now.

Johnny Informing Drac he's safe from the sun now.

No, Bl… No, Blobby. I just said, “Here’s a toast to a bunch of great guys.” What does he think I said?

Griffin Confused about being misunderstood.

It's time to begin a new chapter.

Drac Moving forward after loss.

No. Rebuild the way you want to. It's your hotel now.

Drac Letting go of control.

Dad, Johnny did all of this for you. He was trying to make this day special.

Mavis Defending Johnny's intentions.

I miss being Walter.

Wayne Nostalgic for his human form.

Dad... is that you?

Dennis Recognizing his father in human form.

How the community felt

😵 Shocked 11%
😆 Amused 78%
🤩 Amazed 33%

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