Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Year: 2009

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Peter Avanzino

AnimationComedyTV MovieScience FictionMonsters aliens sci-fi and the apocalypse

Leela turns outlaw after she and a band of eco‑conscious feminists race to protect a vulnerable asteroid teeming with primitive life and the Violet Dwarf star from annihilation. Meanwhile, Fry infiltrates a secretive society to confront the mysterious “Dark Ones,” a species threatening to destroy all life across the universe.

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Timeline & Setting – Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)

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Time period

The story unfolds in a speculative future where space travel is routine and megaprojects reshape entire planetary environments. Advanced technologies and psionic powers drive daily life and conflict, setting a high-stakes tempo across a galaxy-wide setting. The narrative contrasts rapid development with environmental caution, culminating in a race to save life and preserve knowledge.

Location

Mars Vegas, New Mars Vegas

The Planet Express crew visits Mars Vegas, a glittering space-age city on Mars undergoing massive redevelopment. The old Mars Vegas is being replaced by a more extravagant, planet-spanning project funded by Leo Wong. The area becomes a flashpoint between ecological activists and corporate ambitions, with native life and ecosystems at stake.

🪐 Mars Vegas 🏙️ Futuristic city ♻️ Ecological conflict

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:27

Main Characters – Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)

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Philip J. Fry (voiced by Billy West)

Fry discovers he is immune to mind-reading and is revealed to be the Dark One, the psionic threat the Legion seeks to stop. His actions pivot around protecting the Encyclopod and preserving life, while balancing his feelings for Leela.

🧠 Telepathy ❤️ Love 🦸 Heroic

Turanga Leela (voiced by Katey Sagal)

Leela opposes Leo Wong's destructive plans and joins the eco-feminists. She acts as a moral counterweight to corporate ambition and is central to Fry's emotional arc.

♻️ Environment 🗺️ Leadership 🧭 Loyalty

Frida Waterfall (voiced by Phil Hendrie)

Ecowarrior leader Frida sparks the protests and becomes entangled in the plot when her necklace is embedded in Fry's brain. Her commitment to environmental justice drives the activism against the project.

🌿 Activism 🧩 Conflict 🗡️ Sacrifice

Hutch Waterfall (voiced by Phil Hendrie)

A transient who befriends Fry and introduces him to the telepathic Legion. Hutch provides a cautionary perspective on mind-reading and the costs of joining the fight.

🧠 Telepathy 🗺️ Guidance 💔 Loss

No. 9 Man (voiced by David Herman)

Leader of the Legion of Mad Fellows who explains the two rival species: the Encyclopods and the Dark Ones. He guides Fry toward understanding the stakes of stopping the Dark One.

🧭 Knowledge 🧠 Psi-power 🛡️ Mentorship

Amy Wong (voiced by Lauren Tom)

Amy challenges her father's sexist joke culture and aligns with Leela and the eco-feminists, contributing to the sabotage and the defense of Mars Vegas.

🪐 Futuristic ♀️ Activism 💬 Family tension

Hermes Conrad (voiced by Phil LaMarr)

Hermes plays a role in the crew's resistance and rescue efforts, adding humor and organizational pragmatism to the battle against the project.

🧭 Leadership 💼 Bureaucracy 🐯 Speedy action

Philip J. Farnsworth (voiced by Billy West)

Professor Farnsworth approves Leo's project, then joins the defense to rescue the crew and confront corporate overreach.

🎓 Science 🛡️ Rescue ⚡ Innovation

Dr. Zoidberg (voiced by John DiMaggio)

Zoidberg assists in the mission and provides his unique, if unreliable, medical and comedic perspective as the crew battles the Dark One.

🦑 Humor 🧬 Science 🛟 Rescue

Bender (voiced by John DiMaggio)

Bender is hired to locate eco-feminists, but his actions escalate the chaos before he ultimately aids in the defense of the Encyclopod and crew.

🤖 Antihero 🗡️ Crimes 🛡️ Redemption

Kif Kroker (voiced by Maurice LaMarche)

Kif assists in the plan against Leo Wong and helps coordinate planetary defense alongside the crew.

🧭 Teamwork 🧡 Loyalty 🌌 Space

Encyclopod

The Encyclopod is the life-preserving species at stake whose rebirth becomes central to stopping the Dark One and restoring balance to the violet dwarf system.

🌱 Life 🧫 Evolution 🧭 Cosmic

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:27

Major Themes – Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)

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🌿 Environmentalism

The plot centers on protecting habitats from reckless development. Eco-feminists oppose Leo Wong's plans to destroy the environment for a new mega-resort. The defense of endangered species, like the last Martian muck leech, reflects broader debates over sustainability and accountability.

🧠 Telepathy

Mind-reading chaos drives the plot, as Fry experiences others' thoughts and becomes the target of psionic manipulation. The Legion of Mad Fellows embodies a culture of secrecy and mental power, while the Dark Ones threaten the stability of minds across the story. The Omega Device introduces a science-fiction twist on cognitive control.

❤️ Love and Loyalty

Fry and Leela's relationship anchors the story amid planetary-scale conflict and political intrigue. Their bond is tested by secrets, danger, and the lure of distant wormholes, yet remains a source of courage and hope. The climactic moment reinforces commitment under pressure.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:27

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