---
title: "Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/futurama-the-beast-with-a-billion-backs-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 12889
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/futurama-the-beast-with-a-billion-backs-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs is a 2008 American direct-to-video adult animated science-fiction film based on the animated series Futurama. Released on June 24, 2008, it serves as the second of four straight-to-DVD films that comprise the fifth season of the show.

The film explores comedic, romantic, and science-fiction elements as the Planet Express crew attempts to mend a tear in reality and confronts a massive tentacular entity beyond it. It carries a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes and follows the events of the preceding film, Bender's Big Score.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The Planet Express crew returns to face a tentacular being lurking beyond a tear in reality."

### Why Watch
- It is the second of four straight-to-DVD films making up the show's fifth season.
- It features animation, comedy, science fiction, and romance genres.
- It continues the narrative following Bender's Big Score.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is only one specific direct-to-video film chapter within a larger multi-part seasonal arc.
- Tone & Suitability: The film combines animation, comedy, science fiction, and romance as an adult animated feature with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #animation, #comedy, #science fiction, #romance, #adult animation, #direct-to-video, #sequel

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/futurama-the-beast-with-a-billion-backs-2008#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Avanzino
- **Networks / Studios**: The Curiosity Company, 20th Century Fox Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Billy West** as *Philip Fry / Dr. Zoidberg / Prof. Farnsworth / Various (voice)*
- **Katey Sagal** as *Turanga Leela (voice)*
- **John DiMaggio** as *Bender / Various (voice)*
- **Phil LaMarr** as *Hermes Conrad / Billionairebot /  Various (voice)*
- **Lauren Tom** as *Amy Wong / Inez Wong (voice)*
- **Tress MacNeille** as *Various (voice)*
- **Maurice LaMarche** as *Kif Kroker / Calculon / Hedonismbot / Various (voice)*
- **David Herman** as *Dr. Wernstrom / Various (voice)*
- **Dan Castellaneta** as *The Robot Devil (voice)*
- **David Cross** as *Yivo (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs?
Streaming availability varies by region and platform, and local VOD services should be checked directly for current streaming options.

### Q: Is Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs worth watching?
As the second of four straight-to-DVD films making up the fifth season of Futurama, it offers fans an extension of the series combining animation, comedy, science fiction, and romance.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Q: What is the release date of the film?
The film was released on June 24, 2008 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12889)
- [Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurama:_The_Beast_with_a_Billion_Backs)
- [Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs 73% (2008) | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/211959-futurama-the-beast-with-a-billion-backs)
- [Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs | ApINův kekel](https://www.apinuv.kekel.cz/2008/futurama-the-beast-with-a-billion-backs/)
- [Futurama – Filmy a seriály ke stažení – FilmyStahuj.cz](https://filmystahuj.cz/futurama/)
- [Kde sledovat Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs](https://filmtoro.cz/film/futurama-the-beast-with-a-billion-backs)

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