Finding Dory was penned by Victoria Strouse.
Finding Dory is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures .. Walt Disney Pictures. Walt Disney Pictures. Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar. 3D film. computer-animated. computer animation. comedy film. comedy film. Directed by Andrew Stanton with co-direction by Angus MacLane , the screenplay was written by Stanton and Victoria Strouse .. Andrew Stanton. Andrew Stanton. Angus MacLane. Angus MacLane. The film is a sequel / spinoff to 2003 's Finding Nemo and features the returning voices of Ellen DeGeneres and Albert Brooks , with Hayden Rolence -LRB- replacing Alexander Gould -RRB- , Ed O'Neill , Kaitlin Olson , Ty Burrell , Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy joining the cast .. Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen DeGeneres. Albert Brooks. Albert Brooks. Hayden Rolence. Hayden Rolence. Ed O'Neill. Ed O'Neill. Kaitlin Olson. Kaitlin Olson. Ty Burrell. Ty Burrell. Diane Keaton. Diane Keaton. Eugene Levy. Eugene Levy. Finding Nemo. Finding Nemo. Alexander Gould. Alexander Gould. The film focuses on the amnesiac fish Dory , who journeys to be reunited with her parents .. amnesiac. Anterograde amnesia. The film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on June 8 , 2016 , and was released in the United States on June 17 , 2016 .. El Capitan Theatre. El Capitan Theatre. Los Angeles. Los Angeles. Upon release , the film was a critical and commercial success , grossing over $ 1 billion worldwide , becoming the second Pixar film to cross this mark after 2010 's Toy Story 3 .. Toy Story 3. Toy Story 3. The film set numerous records , including the highest-grossing animated film opening of all time in North America .. highest-grossing animated film opening of all time in North America. List of highest-grossing openings for animated films