Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted is a 2014 American musical crime comedy film, directed by James Bobin, and written by Bobin and Nicholas Stoller. It is a sequel to The Muppets (2011) and the eighth theatrical film featuring the Muppets. The film stars Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell and Tina Fey. In the film, the Muppets become involved in an international crime caper while on a world tour in Europe. The majority of the production team behind The Muppets (2011) returned for Muppets Most Wanted, including Bobin and Stoller. Bret McKenzie and Christophe Beck also returned to compose the film's songs and musical score respectively. Principal photography commenced in January 2013 at Pinewood Studios in England. It was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Mandeville Films. Muppets Most Wanted had its world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on March 11, 2014, and was released theatrically in North America on March 21, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film made less than its predecessor, grossing $80 million against a budget of $50 million. It received generally positive reviews from critics who praised its humor and soundtrack.