The Ant Bully (film)

The Ant Bully is a 2006 American animated fantasy comedy film written, directed, and co-produced by John A. Davis. Loosely based on the 1999 children's book of the same name, it tells the story of Lucas Nickle, a young boy who, after terrorizing a colony of ants, is shrunken and ordered to work amongst them. The film was produced by Legendary Pictures, Playtone, and DNA Productions, and features the voice talents of Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Paul Giamatti, Regina King, Bruce Campbell, and Zach Tyler Eisen.

Released on July 28, 2006, by Warner Bros. Pictures, The Ant Bully received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $55 million against a $50 million budget, making it a box-office disappointment. This led to extensive layoffs at DNA Productions and, ultimately, the studio's closure. The Ant Bully was Ricardo Montalbán's final film role before his death in 2009.