Star Wars: Retribution | 3D Animated LEGO Brickfilm

In the early years of the Galactic Empire, a rogue rebel operative is captured infiltrating the Imperial Data Centre on Scarif. Recruited by Clone Commander Captain Rex, The Bad Batch embark on a dangerous rescue mission deep into the heart of the Empire, however they quickly realise, all is not as it seems.
#starwars #thebadbatch #brickfilm #lego
Written, Animated & Directed by Matthew Anderson
Staring:
Jake Walters as The Jedi
/ jakeva
The Shape Shifter as The Bad Batch
/ @theshapeshifterva6928
Original Score and Sound Mix by Dan Leaning
www.danleaning.com
Sound Design by Johan Sugarev
sugarev.com
Lightsaber Sound Design By Sam Mayfield | Greyscale Fonts
www.greyscalefonts.com/
Purge Trooper Model created by brick.cucumber
brick.cucum...
Created with Blender, Mecabricks and Mecaface
www.blender.org/
www.mecabricks.com/
I'd like to extend my thanks to the following people for allowing me to use their models in this film:
Roecar
www.mecabricks.com/en/user/ro...
Hammerborne
www.mecabricks.com/en/user/HA...
Custom_Parts
www.mecabricks.com/en/user/Cu...
CommanderKronos
www.mecabricks.com/en/user/Co...
Billsbrickz
billsbrickz...
sw_bricksandfigs
/ @sw_bricks
Thanks for watching!!
DISCLAIMER: This is a not for profit, unofficial fan-film that is not intended for commercial use. It was made solely for fun. Characters are owned by Lucasfilm/Disney and this fan-fan is not connected in any way to said companies.
This film is not affiliated with the LEGO Group. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this channel.

[@miloscott6617]

I love how in literally their first scene, you nailed The Bad Batch. I actually felt like I was watching a new episode of the show. You have earned a sub!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thank you man! I appreciate that!

[@THEBRICKMANN]

Agreed

[@jaylenmoss1862]

This is so good

[@AcornSmokes420]

The bathroom scene reminded me of 007 goldeneye ❤

[@galacticb.o.g]

The last time I watched a quality star wars brickfilm, was the 313th. Thank you for bring back quality to the stories!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Wow that’s praise! The 313 was a huge inspiration to making this film so thank you!!

[@thejpm3690]

Fax honestly this was incredible

[@OwenatorProductions]

@@starwarsretributionfilm you did a fantastic job!

[@xflmessct6066]

Same

[@Toto-TK88]

Waow the music at 2:38!

[@OwenatorProductions]

Really love seeing a Lego animation with great directing and a compelling story! Fantastic, and incredible that you did this in one year!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Really appreciate this, thanks mate!!!

[@Enricosplays101]

@owenatorproductions your films are epic

[@swstudios9374]

This is so good! The voice acting is so accurate and the different camera angles are on point.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! Yeah you’re right the voice actors were so good, they definitely made the film what it is.

[@ThejasMirle]

Absolutely fantastic! I have to complement the story and the sound. Both the music and the fx are spectacular. The story is engaging and meaningful. So happy to see more CG lego films of this length and quality. Please keep doing what you're doing!!!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Hey mate, thanks so much for those kind words I really appreciate it!! The sfx and music definitely deserve their credit, the guys who worked on it did an outstanding job.

[@kingboss4695]

Bro that was sick. Congratulations on making such a good animation. The idea was more than good, the senario, the characters, everything was perfect. Good job, I'm waiting for episode 2 with hype!!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! Writing episode two at the moment!! 😀

[@ToonBros]

Wow! That was a great Star Wars brickfilm. I really liked the story. The blend between humor and drama was perfect. I hope this gets more attention.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks so much mate, that’s really kind of you to say!!!

[@Pale_7567]

Your voice acting for the Bad batch is impeccable

[@AtomicRobloxProductions]

How am i only finding out about this now!? As somebody who watches quite a bit of Lego stuff, this is amazing! It looks like an animated series youd see from Lego in the mid 2000s! If you do more, I can't wait to see them, especially with the Bad Batch!

[@mandoleg]

"THE IMPERIAL GALACTIC EMPIRE..." is the most lego thing I've ever read.

[@jgabs12studios74]

This was amazing!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man, appreciate that!!!

[@jgabs12studios74]

@@starwarsretributionfilm not a problem man!!!

[@NikoBellicDigital]

I'd say your sub and view count is criminally low as this is the best piece of LEGO animation I have ever seen! You deserve to be hired by Lucasfilm for story writing! This felt like a Bad Batch episode!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Wow that’s so kind of you to say, thank you so much. Really glad you liked it! 😀

[@clankers8929]

Nah, they would just ruin everything. And kill a Bad Batch member, well because they can. Booooo.

[@lyntomotion676]

Out of every blender animations or 3D animations this is the best i have ever seen

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

You’re too kind. Thanks

[@spreeanimation]

Glad to see your brickfilm gaining more attention. The story and cinematics in this animation is top quality. Definitely a highlight in the lego blender community

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!! 😀

[@clankers8929]

*"Is that all ya got, give me MORE!!!"* Something Wrecker has been known to say. My God, I do hope you continue with new episodic films featuring our favorite squad of defective Clones?? More Please!! *How could any Clone Wars/Bad Batch fan not LOVE the hard work, effort & care that was put into this film.* Bravo, Outstanding work all around. *Crosshair anyone?* Reply

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man. I appreciate your kind words. Definitely going to be a part two at some point.

[@yellowzlegoz1803]

HOLY! The work and effort you put into this is clear, The quality is beyond amazing and I love the storyline.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Aaah thanks so much mate I really appreciate that!

[@jakewalters9034]

so good, was a pleasure talking for ya

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

You were perfect for this mate, thanks for taking this on!!

[@jakewalters9034]

@@starwarsretributionfilm hmu for anything you may need in the future B)

[@Shark_Studios2]

This was so fantastic the cenamatics the music, voice acting was on point!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man. I appreciate that and I’m glad you liked it! 😀

[@jamesgospodyn6498]

its so good that keep watching it over and over again

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! I’m really glad you enjoyed it and there’s definitely going to be a part two!!! 🙌🏻

[@jettdavis9149]

I know this video was made a year ago, but i'm surprised i've only found it now! Firstly, I absolutely love that detail where the rocket trooper kills his teammates by the rocket back-blast, and it's a really good attention to detail. 😄

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Hahaha thanks so much I’m glad the little details are appreciated! 😀

[@daanvanderleest7171]

Amazing Brickfilm, it felt just like I was watching The Bad Batch season 2 early!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

That exactly what I was hoping for!!! Thanks mate!!!

[@TheHonouredOne-Dagon]

Beautiful with the right tools you could make the next Lego movie

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks you so much man 😀

[@kakekaijalin8892]

Wow, just amazing !! Hopefully you make more of these

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! Yeah I’m writing the second part at the moment.

[@Luc42]

16:46 literally the best part

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

🤣🤣🤣 glad you liked it!!! 😀

[@gaminggorillabros458]

Everyone get wonderful on the voices of these characters, well done!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Cheers mate. The voice actors are all superb and did an incredible job!!!

[@haydenfowle7576]

9:54 Wrecker: Thats Crosshairs Department

[@blackbirdmotionstudios7423]

Thats a awesome 3D brickfilm mate 🔥

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Cheers mate, I appreciate that!!!

[@MD-xk3bh]

Fantastic work man! This is top notch stuff!🙌

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks so much mate, appreciate that!!!

[@Rich-66]

Bro this is sick😮

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man! 🙌🏻

[@pjr7227]

So well made. Love it.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks dude! Appreciate that and so glad you like it! 😀

[@scfttessa]

This is so cool! The animation is absolutely incredible!! Great Job.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Aaah thanks so much. I really glad you like it. 😀

[@shai1899]

#1 The animation was on POINT! the layout of the base and design of the vehicles are very accurate. #2 I love the plot and as well the little surprise cliffhanger at the end. It felt like I was watching another bad batch special episode and when It was done it left me wanting more #3 Great Job on the custom Purge troopers they looked exactly like the ones from fallen order I hope you can bring them pack in part 2. Keep up the good work, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Voice acting and 3D animation on point very smooth and visually enjoyable. Thank you

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks so much, that’s a lovely comment to read, I really appreciated that!!

[@scarletoil7520]

This is amazing. Feels just like an episode of the bad batch! The governor is the best character hands down. Great voice actor. Can’t see what you have next in store!!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man! The voice actor nailed the Governor, he’s the perfect blend of crazy! 🤣

[@gdave53925_]

Outstanding film, great story, great effects, great acting. This was a joy to watch, I hope we get a part 2!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man im really glad you liked it! Part 2 is definitely coming. Hoping to start production in the next few months.

[@gdave53925_]

@@starwarsretributionfilm awesome!

[@nandiplays3875]

Fantastic Star Wars fan film 🙌! May the Force be with you ALWAYS 🙂.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Haha aaah thank you so much!!! 😀

[@Lazlowzky]

This was A W E S O M E ! ! ! More tense than the most BB episodes! The voices were on point. Great music.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks dude. The voice actor who did the batch was amazing. There are lines when I couldn’t tell him apart from the real thing!!

[@nicholassimons6716]

Loved it. It felt like an actual episode of the show. The voice acting is spot on to and the quality was amazing.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks!!! The voice actors were incredible and really made the film what it is, they deserve so much credit!!!

[@paulh5836]

Although this is a year old, this is incredible and keep it up man!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Cheers dude, I appreciate that!!

[@boog9ner]

This is dope

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!! 👍🏻

[@CHAOS_Productions]

Cant wait to see it!

[@juancabardo21]

This is amazing dude! Good job!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!! Really glad you liked it! 😀

[@Huhnocap]

this was so well made!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks mate!! 🙌🏻

[@ManuBricks]

Love it! Good work

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thank you!!! I appreciate that!!

[@chasealspaugh5744]

amazing.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! I’m glad you liked it! 😀

[@chasealspaugh5744]

@@starwarsretributionfilm felt like live action man! Please make more🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Rogueplayz-co1zg]

This is better than most stop motions I see nowadays! I am impressed! Good rendering!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! Appreciate those kind words!!!!

[@jaime6184]

I really hope this video blows up, well done dude

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man I appreciate that!

[@havocfilms3428]

This was amazing. I wanna see more of this.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

[@victorlouisskippermosgaard1596]

This video was absolutely incredible!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!!!

[@johnrbx1]

This is so amazing dude!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! 🙌🏻

[@_thomas1031]

Appreciate the real life accuracy on the batch's faces, especially Echo's. Couldn't bare seeing him bleached again🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! 😀

[@HighGroundAnimations]

So good!! Awesome job!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Cheers mate!!! 😀

[@brickbrain2119]

Man, this is so good such high quality I want to learn how to do that to make my animations better. But this is terrific.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks mate!!

[@brickbrain2119]

No problem, cheers.

[@NormannCfC]

THAT was awsome!!!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man I’m glad you liked it! 😀

[@henryhammond7393]

Wow, well written, animated and acted. Very funny too!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks mate, I’m really glad you liked it!!! 😀

[@McBricksStudio]

This is amazing! Your content 👌 This is like a real movie!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!!

[@neofulcrum5013]

This really feels like an episode of the bad batch. I love it

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Aaah thanks so much, that’s exactly what I was aiming for!!!

[@rarecreaturandmungus4371]

This is so cool!!!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! Glad you liked it 😀

[@silverteardrops]

This is awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thank you!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@atlassboss5052]

This was truly amazing video well done!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man! Appreciate that!! 🙌🏻

[@legolordofstars1209]

It's so great! You deserve more subscribers!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks so much, I’m glad you liked it!!

[@cagiesthread1032]

This was quite simply brilliant

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

You’re far too kind thank you!!! Really glad you liked it. 😀

[@classyeagle7379]

Wow. Just wow. This felt just like watching a new episode of the show!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks!! I’m really glad you liked it!! 😀

[@kingkatzo6648]

absolute Masterpiece

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! Really glad you liked it! 😀

[@darkjedifilmsmusic3002]

Amazing!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! 😀

[@veggisteggis]

Yoo this is amazing

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man I’m glad you liked it!!! 👍🏻

[@litbrickpics]

Holy crap this is awesome 😳

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!! 🙌🏻

[@houndsofjustice9553]

Awesome💙 Waiting sequel

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Haha I’m working on it!!

[@Shadegaming464]

awsome film

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks so much! 🙌🏻

[@joecatsination9629]

This is freaking AMAZING how has this only got like 2k likes. This is so underrated!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! I’m really glad you liked it! 😀

[@LW-lg6wn]

O my god the animation and voice acting is amazing

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks so much!!! 😀 The voice actors were superb and really made the film what it is!

[@shadxw_hunter]

The sound design was amazing, and the animation was pretty good Nice work

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man. You’re right the sound design was incredible. Johan, who did the work, elevated the film so much with what he put together, he deserves all the credit.

[@shadxw_hunter]

@@starwarsretributionfilm In the beginning, you could see this limits of blender but the sound design really saved it (no offense to you if you animated it) otherwise it was amazing

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

You’re right, I know which bits you mean but that’s probably my inexperience with blender to be honest. This is the first thing I’ve with it so I’m still learning. Sound design saved my ass a lot!! 😂

[@shadxw_hunter]

@@starwarsretributionfilm Try focusing in on closer camera angles, so you don't have to animate the whole body e.g. if a character turns around in shock, Only show the head turning I'm working on something like this myself, and that trick has made it a lot easier

[@ValZ]

Awesome work! So underrated)

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks so much!! I’m really glad you enjoyed it 😀👌🏻

[@MrScaryPasta]

Holy- Is that- NO! It can’t be! That’s Darth Nihilus! IN FULL LEGO MINIFIG FORM! At last! My dream is complete!

[@elwey7552]

C O N S U M P L A N E T

[@THEBRICKMANN]

Jeheeeheeee so many twists in this, you did an amazing job this is so cool your going to blow up big time for this😎 I’m here to see more in the future

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks mate I appreciate those kind words!!

[@schnitzelsamy]

Very cool

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!

[@BirdNerdFilms]

Your voices for the Batch was superb! Mainly Echo Wrecker and Hunter! You Have also earned a sub!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!! The voice artist was truest superb here. There were times even I couldn’t tell the difference between him and the real thing. I’m glad you liked it 😀

[@RubenSander]

This is epic!! It really felt like I was watching an official Star Wars film! Great job!!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!! I really appreciate that and im glad you enjoyed it. 😀

[@M-J-T]

Bro this was so good 🔥🔥🔥

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks dude, appreciate that!! 👍🏻

[@hellothere1019]

Best short film Star Wars ever. New sub added

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Wow thanks man!! Appreciate that! 🙌🏻

[@jordan_g_productions]

excellent movie brother, really great work. love the blade runner feel to the opening text, very inspired

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man I really appreciate that! Good spot on the opening that absolutely was my little nod to blade runner 👌🏻

[@arlothiaarien3181]

This was awesome!! And thank you for using the Bad Batch! I love them so much!! Please tell me you plan on doing more because this was amazing!!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man! Yeah I’m definitely planning another on!!

[@arlothiaarien3181]

@@starwarsretributionfilm AWESOME!!! Can't wait!!!

[@paypaul69]

Clean definitely subbing

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man. Appreciate it.

[@Jaina-ct2hy]

I love the film so much my favorite part was when the dude said "hello there" after wrecker pushed him and blaster fire ran out had me laughing a lot hope to see more of this series

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Hey! Thanks so much for that really lovely comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the film and there is definitely more on the way. 😀

[@ellegadodelarepublica]

It was amazing 👏👏👏

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!

[@StudAnimator]

This is SO damn good

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! 😀

[@danielwilliamson6180]

This is a good short Lego stop motion animated fan film.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!!

[@Therealflash69]

Nihilus as an inquisitor is very pleasant to watch and hear

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man I’m glad you liked it!!

[@kywstopmotion]

This is so awesome! I subscribed

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks mate I appreciate that!!

[@snbforever]

Next level, didn't skip once 👍

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks dude! Glad you liked it! 👌🏻

[@barackobamda1375]

Underrated, Heavily Underated

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thank you so much. Appreciate it! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@starkonfilms3380]

amazing

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man. 🙌🏻

[@jamesgospodyn6498]

i loved it i want a part two pls

[@Rich-66]

You are underrated asf, you deserve at least 1,000,000 subs for this

[@CT5555-akaGima]

Very nice

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks so much!!

[@phantomninjagaming]

You did a good job man 10/10 you sounded just like dee bradly baker really impressive most impressive and you got a new subscriber!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thank you!!! Yeah the guy who voiced the Bad Batch was scary good. There are times when even I’m not sure whether it’s Dee or him to be honest! 😂

[@ninjasadventures1850]

Dang whoever made this props to you

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!!! 🙌🏻

[@ninjasadventures1850]

@@starwarsretributionfilm your welcome it’s smooth it’s amazing do you plan on making any other starwars serise?

[@blenderdad]

Holy Moly! That must've been *so* much work!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man. Took me about a year to do the whole thing!

[@blenderdad]

@@starwarsretributionfilm and the result is worth every second!!! I'm at the start of making brickfilms with blender, mecabricks and all the goodies, but for now even 15sec of animation take me ages ^^

[@blenderdad]

@@starwarsretributionfilm did you render everything out in 4k or did you use an upscaler? i found that normal frames get upscaled quite nice vom 960x540 to 4k, but as soon as volumetrics are involved, things look ... not good ^^

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

@@blenderdad you get quicker the more you do, well I certainly found that to be the case.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

@@blenderdad Everything was rendered out of blender at 1902x817, so full HD. I did render the file out of resolve at 4k though so there was a bit of upscaling but nothing drastic. I only had one shot with volumetrics because they are really render intensive and you need a lot of samples/denoising to get a clean frame.

[@jamesgospodyn6498]

i really want part 2

[@emptyhad2571]

If I were to put this in a time line I would say this took place after season 1. Because they have a new paint job in S2 which means time skip.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Hey man, yeah you’re absolutely right this takes places just after season 1.

[@donaldsedig7045]

excellent.

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Thanks man!! 😀