Arnie & Barney
Stupidity Is Their Superpower
A platoon of ants set out to save their community in the midst of a severe drought, but the hilariously inept Arnie and Barney – who are not cut out for heroics – decide to tackle the problem themselves.Their bumbling efforts lead them to uncover a shady water racket and team up with a secretive superhero mosquito.
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A platoon of ants set out to save their community in the midst of a severe drought, but the hilariously inept Arnie and Barney – who are not cut out for heroics – decide to tackle the problem themselves. Their bumbling efforts lead them to uncover a shady water racket and team up with a secretive superhero mosquito. In a series of comical mishaps, they inadvertently save the meadow and become the most unlikely heroes of all.
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Box Office & Release
- Budget
- $10M
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- Domestic gross
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- Release date
- Apr 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- English
- Country
- Belgium, Germany
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