Screen Rant is thrilled to exclusively present a new clip from the upcoming DreamWorks animated series Abominable and the Invisible City, which serves as a sequel to the 2019 fantasy adventure Abominable. The project was directed by Ruolin Li (who previously worked as a storyboard artist for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and written by Tiffany Lo, Ethel Lung, and Andi Hester. Despite the series itself being helmed by a different creative team, some of the original cast and several of the characters are back for a more expansive look at the magical world of the film.
Abominable followed the story of Yi, a teenager who discovers a yeti hiding on the roof of her Shanghai apartment. After naming him Everest, she sets out on a quest to take him back to the Himalayas along with her neighbor Peng and his cousin Jin. Chloe Bennet and Tenzing Norgay Trainor return as Yi and Jin respectively in Abominable and the Invisible City, but Ethan Loh and Darin De Paul have stepped in as Peng and Everest. Alam Cumming has also been added to the cast, replacing Eddie Izzard as the reformed villain Burnish. In the upcoming series, the characters will uncover that far more magical creatures live among them beyond just yetis.
In Screen Rant's exclusive clip from Abominable and the Invisible City, which you can view above, the first of those creatures is introduced. The three friends cautiously free the mysterious bird—which Yi dubs "Birdy" for now—from her makeshift cage in order to win her over with the sound of Yi's violin. Though the bird doesn't seem to be able to fly, Yi is convinced she has magic and needs to be safely transported before anyone else can see her.
What To Expect From Abominable and the Invisible City
Abominable and the Invisible City opens up the world originally introduced by Abominable, furthering the film's thesis that only a few people can see the magic around them and know what to do with it. Everest returns in the sequel series, ostensibly to guide Yi, Jin, and Peng in their new mission to uncover the magical creatures around them and help each one find its way home. "Birdy," whom they find in the previous clip, is actually Fenghuang and is the first to need their assistance.
As the 10-episode season sets out to provide adventures throughout Shanghai and beyond, it is important to note that DreamWorks Animation sought to tell the story with authenticity. Thus, Abominable and the Invisible City is written, produced, directed, scored, and even designed by Chinese and Chinese American artists and creatives. In this way, proper attention is given to the cultural aspects of the story and characters, so that they feel realistic even amidst the fantastical events that take place. By combining the best elements of a friendship drama and a family adventure, Abominable's legacy of heartwarming storytelling for children and adults alike is sure to be upheld.
Abominable and the Invisible City will premiere on October 5, with episodes available through Hulu and Peacock.