Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Betty Thomas
Written by	Jon Vitti; Jonathan Aibel; Glenn Berger;
Based on	Alvin and the Chipmunks; by Ross Bagdasarian Sr.; The Chipettes; by Janice Karman;
Produced by	Janice Karman; Ross Bagdasarian Jr.;
Starring	Zachary Levi; David Cross; Jason Lee; Justin Long; Matthew Gray Gubler; Jesse McCartney; Amy Poehler; Anna Faris; Christina Applegate;
Cinematography	Anthony B. Richmond
Edited by	Matthew Friedman
Music by	David Newman
Production; companies	Fox 2000 Pictures; Regency Enterprises; Bagdasarian Company; Dune Entertainment;
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date	December 23, 2009;
Running time	88 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$70–75 million
Box office	$443.5 million

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is a 2009 American live-action animated jukebox musical comedy film directed by Betty Thomas and written by Jon Vitti, Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger. It is based on Alvin and the Chipmunks and fictional girl group The Chipettes. It is the second in the live-action Alvin and the Chipmunks film series. The film stars Zachary Levi, David Cross and Jason Lee. Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney return to voice the Chipmunks, while Christina Applegate, Amy Poehler and Anna Faris voice new characters. The film sees the Chipmunks entering high school under the care of Dave Seville's cousin, Toby. Meanwhile, Ian Hawke recruits the Chipettes to restore his career.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel was released in the United States on December 23, 2009, by 20th Century Fox. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $443 million against a $70–75 million budget. It was followed by two sequels, Chipwrecked in 2011, and The Road Chip in 2015.