On this day August 7 1987, The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland premiered in theaters, marking the third and final theatrical film in the original Care Bears movie trilogy. Produced by Nelvana and distributed by Cineplex Odeon Films, this animated feature combined the beloved Care Bears with the timeless characters of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale.
In the story, the Care Bears are called upon to help find a young girl who looks just like the missing Princess of Wonderland. With her help, they must defeat the evil Wizard who is trying to take over the throne. The journey takes them through a reimagined Wonderland filled with whimsical creatures, talking clocks, and all the heart and magic that made the Care Bears a staple of 1980s children’s entertainment.
Although it didn’t perform as well at the box office as its predecessors, the film found its audience through home video and Saturday morning reruns. Its imaginative crossover concept and vibrant animation helped give the franchise one last theatrical hurrah before moving to TV.
80s insight: The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland reflected the final wave of animated theatrical features aimed at kids before television and VHS became the primary format for cartoon storytelling.
In the story, the Care Bears are called upon to help find a young girl who looks just like the missing Princess of Wonderland. With her help, they must defeat the evil Wizard who is trying to take over the throne. The journey takes them through a reimagined Wonderland filled with whimsical creatures, talking clocks, and all the heart and magic that made the Care Bears a staple of 1980s children’s entertainment.
Although it didn’t perform as well at the box office as its predecessors, the film found its audience through home video and Saturday morning reruns. Its imaginative crossover concept and vibrant animation helped give the franchise one last theatrical hurrah before moving to TV.
80s insight: The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland reflected the final wave of animated theatrical features aimed at kids before television and VHS became the primary format for cartoon storytelling.
