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Craig Before the Creek 2023

Movie · 88 min · English · December 11, 2023

Animated Children's adventure Children's animated

Directed by Matt Burnett, Ben LevinWritten by Matt Burnett, Ben Levin

Starring Philip Solomon, Noël Wells, H. Michael Croner, Vico Ortiz, Kimberly Hébert Gregory

Craig Before the Creek is a 2023 American animated adventure comedy film that serves as a prequel to the Cartoon Network series Craig of the Creek. The film was directed by series creators Matt Burnett and Ben Levin, with Naija Porter co-directing and Burnett and Levin co-writing, alongside contributions from multiple writers. The voices of regular cast members Philip Solomon, Noël Wells, H. Michael Croner, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Phil LaMarr, and Lucia Cunningham are featured, while Vico Ortiz provides the voice for Serena and Byron Marc Newsome returns as Duane from Jessica's Big Little World.

Craig wants to return to his former home after relocating with his family, so he ventures into the nearby creek in search of the Wishmaker, a paper fortune teller capable of granting any child’s wish. Along the way, he meets Kelsey and J.P., who become his companions, but they are chased by pirates led by Captain Serena, who plans to destroy the Creek using the Wishmaker.

The film was produced by Cartoon Network Studios and released digitally on December 11, 2023, followed by a Cartoon Network debut on January 13, 2024. This movie represents Kimberly Hébert Gregory's final acting role before her passing in 2025.