Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants

A young, curious bug who feels out of place in his litter. After a fall leaves him wingless, he proves his mettle defending his new black-ant allies and ultimately pursues belonging, love, and a dream of flight.

A capable black-ant leader who rescues Cox and leads his crew in defense of the nest. He strives for cautious peace with the rival red ants while guiding his people through danger.

The red-ant dictator who clashes with Mandible’s crew, driving the siege for control of food and territory. His relentless aggression heightens the stakes for every skirmish.

Cox's mischievous littermate who teases him and participates in the gang dynamics. She faces danger when the group is struck by a passing car during a chase.

A female from another ladybug family who becomes Cox's love interest. She grows more independent and chooses a path with Cox, even if it means defying expectations.

A frog living near the picnic area who lurks at the threshold of a sewage-pipe dwelling. He fights Cox and the spider in a tense sequence and appears to be killed when the dollhouse-like home collapses.

A black spider who inhabits a dollhouse-like dwelling in a sewage pipe and reluctantly allies with Cox to obtain the matchbox. The alliance marks a rare moment of cooperation between unlikely creatures.

A hungry pike that attacks near the river but is foiled by Cox and the ant crew during the journey. His pursuit adds danger to the water crossing.

The queen of the black ants who oversee the colony and accept the surrender of the sugar-cube trophies that symbolize hope for life after siege.

Narrator guiding the audience through the insect world, providing perspective on the tiny society and its resilience.

Narrator guiding the audience, sharing insight into the insect world and its emotional beats while the story unfolds.