Today, March 6, 2025, the Norwegian animated film Spermageddon premieres in theaters. The film, directed by Tommy Wirkola and Rasmus A. Sivertsen, has already caused a stir in the media, particularly due to the debate about the age rating. With its blend of humor, tenderness, and crude satire, the film tackles a subject rarely depicted in animated comedies: human fertilization.
Spermageddon follows the young couple Jens and Lisa, who, after their first sexual experience, become unwilling witnesses to a frantic battle between two sperm cells – Simen and Cumilla – fighting to reach the egg. Along the way, they encounter obstacles such as condoms, spermicides, and the body's natural defense mechanisms, creating a wild and absurd journey through the human reproductive system.
The film is known for its explicit but humorous approach to sex and reproduction. With a Danish voice cast that includes Emil Lindhof Vindeby, Wili Botoft, Malaika Mosedane, and Rebekka Phillipson, the cheeky but heartwarming characters are brought to life in a way that both entertains and provokes.
Spermageddon has already received considerable international attention and was met with a standing ovation at the Annecy Animation Festival in the summer of 2024, where it was praised for its unique blend of crude humor and touching moments.
Since the film's announcement, however, there has been some debate about whether the age rating is appropriate. While some believe the film takes an educational and innocent approach to the subject, others argue that its explicit humor makes it unsuitable for younger viewers.
Regardless of the debate, Spermageddon has now hit theaters, and audiences can judge for themselves whether it lives up to its controversial hype.
This weekend, we will settle into our cinema seats to experience Spermageddon on the big screen. Afterwards, we will publish a review with our assessment of the film's satirical approach, its visual expression and, not least, whether it lives up to its provocative premise.
