Kubo and the Two Strings
Kubo and the Two Strings
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Kubo and the Two Strings

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Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Travis Knight

Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.

Thematic Motifs:Heroic Sacrifice & CourageHigh-Stakes Moral CodesUnyielding Brotherhood & Loyalty
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (22 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Kubo and the Two Strings.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Travis Knight

Screenplay / Writers

Marc Haimes, Shannon Tindle, Chris Butler

Executive Producers

Travis Knight, Arianne Sutner

Original Score

Dario Marianelli

Cinematography

Frank Passingham

Film Editing

Christopher Murrie

Production Design

Nelson Lowry

Costume Styling

Deborah Cook

Production Studios & Global Distribution
LAIKAUS

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
LAIKAPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets • Advanced CGI Digital Render Farms & Volumetric Motion Capture Soundstages

Camera Optics

ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2013 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2014 - 2015 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2015 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

August 18, 2016

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Commitment to Practical In-Camera Stunts & Massive Sets

During the filming of Kubo and the Two Strings, Travis Knight and the production team prioritized real, physical sets and practical in-camera effects over excessive green screens. Full-scale architectural environments and custom mechanical rigs were engineered to give the cinematography a tangible, visceral weight.

Cast Anecdote

Art Parkinson's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Kubo and the Two Strings, Art Parkinson underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Charlize Theron. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Travis Knight concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Kubo and the Two Strings, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($76.2M Gross)

Kubo and the Two Strings conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $76.2 Million against an estimated $60.0 Million production budget (1.3x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Kubo and the Two Strings was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$60.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$76.2 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

1.3x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Kubo and the Two Strings

Where was Kubo and the Two Strings filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Kubo and the Two Strings was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as LAIKA. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets and Advanced CGI Digital Render Farms & Volumetric Motion Capture Soundstages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Kubo and the Two Strings?

The ensemble features Art Parkinson as Kubo (voice), Charlize Theron as Monkey / Mother (voice), Matthew McConaughey as Beetle / Hanzo (voice), Brenda Vaccaro as Kameyo (voice), under the visionary direction of Travis Knight.

Where can I stream Kubo and the Two Strings online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Kubo and the Two Strings?

Kubo and the Two Strings is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.