Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Betty Thomas
Written by	Jon Vitti Jonathan Aibel Glenn Berger
Based on	Alvin and the Chipmunks by Ross Bagdasarian Sr. The Chipettes by Janice Karman
Produced by	Janice Karman Ross Bagdasarian Jr.
Starring	Zachary Levi David Cross Jason Lee Justin Long Matthew Gray Gubler Jesse McCartney Amy Poehler Anna Faris Christina Applegate
Cinematography	Anthony B. Richmond
Edited by	Matthew Friedman
Music by	David Newman
Production companies	Bagdasarian Productions[1] Fox 2000 Pictures[2] Regency Enterprises[2] Dune Entertainment[1]
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date	December 23, 2009 (2009-12-23)
Running time	88 minutes[2]
Country	United States[2]
Language	English
Budget	$70 million
Box office	$443.1 million

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is a 2009 American live-action/animated jukebox musical comedy film directed by Betty Thomas and written by Jon Vitti and the writing team of Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger. It is based on Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Chipettes. It is the sequel to Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) and the second installment in the live-action Alvin and the Chipmunks film series. The film stars Zachary Levi, David Cross and Jason Lee, with voices by Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney. Christina Applegate, Anna Faris and Amy Poehler voice the new characters. The film sees the Chipmunks entering high school under the care of Dave Seville's cousin, Toby. Meanwhile, Ian Hawke recruits the Chipettes to restore his career.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel was released in the United States on December 23, 2009, by 20th Century Fox. The film received generally negative reviews from critics and grossed $443.1 million worldwide against a $70 million budget. Two sequels were later released: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked in 2011 and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip in 2015.