Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia

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Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia

Released Sep 1, 2023

1h 19m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

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Ernest and Celestine return in this delightful and joyous follow-up to their first Academy Award®-nominated adventure, which introduced a bear and mouse as the unlikeliest of friends. Ernest remains an ursine troubadour dedicated to a life of music and art, and his constant grouchiness is softened by the creative whims of his mouse friend Celestine. When she accidentally breaks his beloved violin, they must take a long voyage to Ernest's country of Gibbertia, home to the only artist who can repair it. But when they arrive, they are shocked to discover that all forms of music have been banned in Gibbertia for many years, and a land once known across the world for its incredible musicians has fallen silent. It is up to Ernest and Celestine and their new friends, including a mysterious masked outlaw, to bring music and happiness back to the land of bears.

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

They come together, though, in tenderness and understanding. It's beautiful.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 1, 2023

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Natalia Winkelman

New York Times

In a film whose moral emphasizes the necessity of artistic freedom, there is a deceptive simplicity to this aesthetic style that makes it all the more special.

Aug 31, 2023

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Ross McIndoe

Slant Magazine

A unique joie de vivre courses through A Trip to Gibberitia’s every meticulously composed frame.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 30, 2023

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Andrew Fukui

Geek Vibes Nation

The sequel’s charming aesthetic, strong character dynamics, and simple comedy help to compensate for its shortcomings in the story. The film may appear to be more surface level, yet it still brings a fun adventure with some truly endearing characters.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 17, 2025

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Despite a complete changing of the guard in terms of its writers and directors, it manages to retain the gentle nature and overriding charm that propelled its predecessor.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 17, 2024

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia packs a lot of serious issues (such as government oppression and family conflicts) into an engaging story that has whimsical animation and memorable characters. There's enough joy to balance out the heavy topics.

Sep 30, 2023

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Nico B

Beautifully animated, charming, and boasted by a genuinely touching story, Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia is a delightful, upbeat, and downright pleasant sequel that guarantees wholesome family entertainment!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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Leticia q

Oh my gosh it's the experience

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/23

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Ernest and Celestine return in this delightful and joyous follow-up to their first Academy Award®-nominated adventure, which introduced a bear and mouse as the unlikeliest of friends. Ernest remains an ursine troubadour dedicated to a life of music and art, and his constant grouchiness is softened by the creative whims of his mouse friend Celestine. When she accidentally breaks his beloved violin, they must take a long voyage to Ernest's country of Gibbertia, home to the only artist who can repair it. But when they arrive, they are shocked to discover that all forms of music have been banned in Gibbertia for many years, and a land once known across the world for its incredible musicians has fallen silent. It is up to Ernest and Celestine and their new friends, including a mysterious masked outlaw, to bring music and happiness back to the land of bears.

Director: Jean-Christophe Roger, Julien Chheng
Producer: Didier Brunner, Damien Brunner, Stéphan Roelants
Screenwriter: Guillaume Mautalent, Sébastien Oursel, Jean Régnaud
Distributor: GKIDS
Production Co: Mélusine Productions, StudioCanal, France 3 Cinéma, Les Armateurs, Folivari
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 1, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 19m

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