A new trailer has been released forWallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.Vengeance Most Fowlis an upcoming feature-length film starring inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit. It is co-directed by Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham and features a leading voice cast including Diane Morgan, Lenny Henry, Garth Jennings, Reece Shearsmith, Ben Whitehead, Adjoa Andoh, Peter Kay, Muzz Khan, and Maya Sondhi. The film is the firstWallace and Gromitfeaturesince the critically acclaimedWallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbitwas released in 2005.

Now,Netflixhasreleased the new trailer forWallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. The trailer starts by revealing that there is news of a “crime wave” that is taking place across where Wallace and Gromit live. News anchors flood into the street to interview “the evil inventor, Mr. Wallace.” Wallace is shocked to hear himself being deemed so vile, maintaining his innocence. Accompanied by Gromit, Wallace questions “who could possibly be behind all this?” The scene then cuts to reveal Feathers McGraw, who is standing by an organ and looking characteristically evil.

A Closeup of Wallace Smiling in Wallace & Gromit Vengeance Most Fowl

What This New Trailer Means For Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Wallace Is In A Perilous Position

ThisWallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowltrailerconfirms thatFeathers McGraw is the main antagonist of the upcoming film. A trailer released in June of this year was the first to position McGraw as the main villain in theWallace and Gromitfeature. This “most fowl” figure is a penguin who was first introduced in the classicWallace & GromitshortThe Wrong Trousers. Since then, Feathers McGraw’s silent but sinister antics have been fan favorites in the series, so his return will be welcome.

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The newestWallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowltrailer also delves deeper into Wallace’s perilous situation in the story. Just as the inventor is conjuring up new gadgets, his future in inventing is threatened by Feathers McGraw framing him for crimes. The role of the media in accusing Wallace here will create an especially interesting dynamic, as it will make it such that Wallace not only has to outsmart Feathers, but he must save his reputation as well.

Blended image of Wallace and Gromit cheersing monogrammed mugs and Feathers McGraw posing for a mug shot

Our Take On The Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Trailer

The Wallace & Gromit Feature Has Big Shoes To Fill

As someone who grew up onWallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, I was both excited and nervous to hear that they were making anotherWallace and Gromitfeature-length film. After all,Were-Rabbitwon an Oscar for Best Animated Feature and boasts a universally positive 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. Looking at the trailers forVengeance Most Fowl, however, I am inspired with hope that the feature can match this quality. It will bring back a classic villain, and introduce an enticing plot that sets up unique stakes for our beloved lead characters.