ChikaBOOM! (2026)
Director: C. Craig Patterson
Cast: Daveed Diggs, Natasha Lyonne, Yara Shahidi, Roy Wood Jr., Tika Sumpter
Young magician Chika Batstone’s boundless curiosity sets off a chain of unexpected chaos when she accidentally frees Kaboom—a wild and unpredictable magical being—right in the middle of New York City.
More About This Film
ChikaBOOM! is a nine-minute animated comedy about Chika Batstone, an aspiring young magician whose curiosity accidentally unleashes a chaotic magical creature in New York City. The short turns a simple magical mistake into a fast-moving urban adventure.
The film combines computer animation, fantasy, comedy, and family-friendly storytelling. Its appeal is built around the contrast between Chika's youthful ambition and the unpredictable creature she brings into the city.
- Directed and written by C. Craig Patterson.
- Yara Shahidi voices Chika Batstone.
- Natasha Lyonne voices Kaboom and Daveed Diggs voices the Amazin Arnie.
- The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival.
- The short was selected for Tribeca's animation program.
Where to Watch
ChikaBOOM! is a festival short with a short-form animation distribution path. Check these services for later digital availability.