The story follows (voiced by Zach Tyler Eisen), a 10-year-old boy who has recently moved to a new neighborhood. Lacking friends and targeted by the local bully, Steve, Lucas vents his frustration on the innocent ant colony in his front yard—drowning them with garden hoses and stomping their hills. The ants, terrified of the "Destroyer," decide to fight back.
Upon release, The Ant Bully received mixed-to-positive reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes). Critics praised the voice acting and the anti-bullying message but criticized the pacing and derivative plot. It grossed only $55 million worldwide against a $50 million budget—a modest failure in theaters. movie the ant bully