Daffy Duck and Porky Pig are the classic odd couple that so many viewers know and love from Looney Tunes. In 2025, they finally reunite for the feature-length sci-fi adventure Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up. As the first fully animated Looney Tunes movie to hit theaters, this little comedic gem is one of the year’s early cinematic delights—despite behind-the-scenes studio turmoil.
Daffy and Porky (voiced by Eric Bauza) were essentially raised as foster brothers by Farmer Jim (Fred Tatasciore). Now that Farmer Jim is gone, they’re left with the responsibility of maintaining their humble home. However, one day, a mysterious flying object crashes into their roof, leaving a giant hole. If they don’t come up with the funds to repair it, they’ll lose the house they grew up in. Desperate for work, Daffy and Porky try their luck at various jobs, only to be fired from almost every single one. Eventually, they meet Petunia Pig (Candi Milo), who helps them land jobs at the bubblegum factory where she works as a flavour scientist. While Porky quickly becomes smitten with Petunia, Daffy notices something strange, the newest gum flavour seems to be turning people into zombies when they chew it. At first, no one believes him, but as the trio investigates, they uncover a sinister plot: the contaminated gum is part of an evil alien invader’s (Peter MacNicol) plan to destroy Earth. Now, Daffy and Porky must step up as unlikely heroes on a high-stakes mission to save the world.
They just don’t make movies like this anymore. The Day the Earth Blew Up is a wonderfully old-fashioned cartoon romp that pays tribute to these decades-old characters. Daffy and Porky star in a classic buddy comedy packed with the perfect mix of the slapstick and physical humour that Looney Tunes is known for, along with sharp jokes and witty dialogue. The film is full of clever meta-humour and fourth-wall breaks for a modern audience, yet it never forgets the original ingredients that make these Tunes so looney. The visual gags are meticulously detailed, bursting to life with stunning, traditional hand-drawn 2D animation. Aesthetically playful and timeless, the film serves as a reminder of how rich and comical the medium can be. Audiences will undoubtedly leave the theatre longing for a 2D animation revival.
Ultimately, The Day the Earth Blew Up is an easy and incredibly fun watch. It’s not groundbreaking, and the story itself is fairly simple, but it delivers exactly what you’d want and expect from a Looney Tunes film. It’s disappointing that the film’s marketing hasn’t been as big as Daffy and Porky deserve, but every frame radiates the love and care that went into crafting this artistic triumph, and that is something that should be celebrated.
Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up is a visual feast, a comedic triumph, and a rebellious battle cry for the irreplaceable richness of 2D animation.
