MOVIE REVIEW: The Lorax

Does this much hyped animated film meet expectations? SPOT.ph movie reviewer Paul Daza clues us in.

The Lorax, an eco-friendly animated film directed by Chris Renaud and Kyle Balda, arrives on Netflix on December 7, 2025. Discover Ted, the Lorax, and the quest for the last living tree.

Directed by Chris Renaudand Kyle Balda and written by Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul, The Lorax features Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, and Zac Efron in the original version, and François Berléand, Kev Adams, and Élodie Fontan in the French version. Adapted from Dr. Seuss’s ecological tale, the animated filmis available on Netflix starting December 7, 2025.

Ted lives in Thneedville, an artificial city with no vegetation. To impress Audrey, he sets out in search of a real tree and meets the Gash-piller, a reclusive hermit who tells him the story of the Lorax, guardian of the Truffala forest. Between memories, revelations, and dangers, Ted must thwart O’Hare’s plans to bring back the last seed and restore nature to life.

In this colorful universe, Ted’s journey reveals a story about protection and the consequences of excessive exploitation of resources. The Lorax, a gruff but endearing creature, embodies this struggle by defending the Truffalas against massive deforestation.

The trailer for The Lorax

Produced by Illumination Entertainment, the film faithfully recreates Dr. Seuss’s aesthetic while expanding on it. The teams built Thneedville, drawing inspiration from cities such as Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi. The Truffalas, designed in 3D, presented a technical challenge due to their spiral foliage, requiring precise animation to remain consistent with the original work.