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The Sea Beast

The Sea Beast is a 2022 American animated fantasy adventure film directed by Chris Williams and released by Netflix.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Sea Beast is a 2022 American animated fantasy adventure film directed by Chris Williams and released by Netflix. It follows a sea-monster hunter and a young stowaway girl who join forces during a voyage that challenges the history they have been taught.

Plot

The film is set in a world where sea monsters threaten ships and coastal communities, and monster hunters are celebrated. When Maisie stows away on the hunter ship, she and Jacob begin to question the official history of humans and sea beasts.

Cast and voices

Karl Urban voices Jacob Holland, Zaris-Angel Hator voices Maisie Brumble, Jared Harris voices Captain Augustus Crow III, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste voices Sarah Sharpe. Supporting voices include Kathy Burke, Jim Carter, Doon Mackichan, and Dan Stevens.

Release and format

The Sea Beast is a 2022 animated feature distributed by Netflix. It is described as an American film with a family-friendly adventure focus.

Reception and audience

Reviewers and family-media guides describe the film as adventurous and visually intense, with animated action violence and scary sea-monster imagery. It is commonly treated as suitable for older children rather than very young viewers.

Sequel

Sources report that a sequel is in development, though no release date or finalized cast details are confirmed in the available material. The reported development includes Chris Williams as returning director.

Key facts

  • The Sea Beast is a 2022 American animated fantasy adventure film directed by Chris Williams and released by Netflix.
  • The story follows a sea-monster hunter and a young stowaway girl who challenge the history they have been taught.
  • The main voice cast includes Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
  • The film is generally treated as suitable for older children due to animated action violence and scary monster imagery.
  • A sequel is reported to be in development, with Chris Williams expected to return as director.
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Canadian context

No strong Canada-specific connection is established in the available sources; The Sea Beast is an American Netflix animated film.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Sea Beast about?
It is about a young girl who stows away on a sea-monster-hunting ship and joins a voyage that forces the crew to rethink what they believe about monsters and history.
Who voices in The Sea Beast?
The main voice cast includes Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Is The Sea Beast for kids?
It is generally treated as a family film, but it contains animated action violence and scary monster scenes, so it is better suited to older children than very young kids.
The Sea Beast cast?
The cast includes Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Kathy Burke, Jim Carter, Doon Mackichan, and Dan Stevens.
The Sea Beast sequel?
A sequel is reported to be in development, with Chris Williams returning as director, but no release date has been confirmed in the available sources.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sea_Beast_(2022_film)
    Supports: Director, release year, genre, plot, cast, and sequel in development.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9288046/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary involving a young girl stowing away on a sea-monster hunter's ship.
  3. Movieguide — https://www.movieguide.org/reviews/the-sea-beast.html
    Supports: Family-oriented description, plot details, and content suitability.
  4. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-sea-beast
    Supports: Audience suitability, violent/scary content, and cast details.
  5. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-sea-beast-movie-review-2022
    Supports: Plot context, world-building, and thematic interpretation.
  6. Raising Children Network — https://www.raisingchildren.net.au/guides/movie-reviews/sea-beast
    Supports: Plot summary and family-audience guidance.
  7. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81018682
    Supports: Official synopsis and main starring cast.