 Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back (2024) Full Animated Movies

Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back (2023/2024) — Overview

Basic Info

• Genre: Australian animated superhero comedy-adventure

• Directors: Ricard Cussó and Tania Vincent Wikipedia

• Writer: Dominic Morris Animation MagazineWikipedia

• Studio: Like a Photon Creative; distributed by Maslow Entertainment in Australia (released Feb 29, 2024) and Universal Pictures internationally WikipediaStarCentral Kids

• Runtime: Approximately 80–81 minutes WikipediaIMDbJustWatch

Plot & Themes

Synopsis:
Sanctuary City’s crime rate has dwindled—so much so that hero duties for Maggie Diggins (aka Combat Wombat) now include mundane chores like drain unclogging and babysitting. The action revs up when tech genius Lenny Glick reveals his sinister plan: trap the city in a virtual reality world via his “Sanctuary+” simulation. Maggie and her sidekick Sweetie must jump back into superhero action to stop his digital domination scheme. Animation MagazineRaising Children NetworkGazettely

Themes:
Virtual reality, mind control, tech dystopia, empathy, and unity—wrapped in playful, family-friendly superhero fun. Raising Children Network

Voice Cast & Characters

• Deborah Mailman as Maggie Diggins / Combat Wombat

• Ed Oxenbould as Sweetie (Gallant Glider)

• David Wenham as Lenny Glick (villainous chameleon scientist)

• Elizabeth Cullen as Skylar

• Mark Coles Smith as Reginald

• Dan Brumm as Chief Furbank

• Grant Denyer as Grant Quokka

• Riley Von Husen as Bradley Burrows WikipediaAnimation Magazine

Release Details

• Premiere: Brisbane International Film Festival, 2023; theatrical release in Australia on February 29, 2024. WikipediaStarCentral KidsElCinema

• International Release:

  • United Arab Emirates: August 15, 2024

  • Saudi Arabia: March 24, 2025 ElCinema

• Where to Watch:

  • Australia: streaming on Apple TV, Netflix (available until Oct 4, 2025), Foxtel Now, Binge, Amazon Video (rent/buy options available) JustWatch

  • UK: Rent (£4.49) or buy (£7.99) via Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store JustWatch

Reception & Reviews

Critically:
The response has been mixed to negative:

• The Guardian described it as “overly fast animation … bizarrely inappropriate for children under five” Wikipedia

• Other critics cited “sequelitis” and found it loud or “heavy-handed” despite colorful animation Wikipedia+1

Review Highlights (Gazettely):

• Positives: Lively animation, enjoyable voice acting, creative virtual reality plot, strong humor and heart.

• Critiques: Overly complex or confusing plot, inconsistent pacing, and less polished background visuals Gazettely

User Rating:

• IMDb: 5.2/10 IMDb

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