22 vs. Earth is a nine-minute short that peels back a chapter left out of Soul, following the soul known as 22 in the moments before its story with Joe Gardner even begins.
What is 22 vs. Earth about?
Set in the world of the Great Before, 22 vs. Earth picks up before the events of Soul and gives its title character a rebellion of its own. Refusing to accept its designated trip to Earth, 22 pulls together a small crew of five other new souls willing to resist the system that assigns each of them a life. Their scheme to avoid Earth altogether sends the group further into the mechanics of the Great Before than any of them expected, and what they find along the way reshapes how 22 thinks about the whole idea of living.
About the cast
The voice cast is led by Tina Fey, alongside Alice Braga, Richard Ayoade, Micah Chen, Adela Drabek, Aiyanna Miorin, Karee Ducharme and Samantha Ho, giving 22's rebellious circle of souls its own distinct set of voices.
Context & significance
22 vs. Earth comes from the Pixar universe built around Soul, expanding on a supporting character rather than following Joe Gardner's story again. Directed by Kevin Nolting, the short keeps its animation and comic tone close to the feature it springs from while carving out just nine minutes to tell a self-contained story about a soul trying to opt out of the system that governs the Great Before. Its family-friendly adventure and fantasy elements sit comfortably alongside its comedy, making it approachable even for viewers who have not seen Soul itself.
Watching 22 vs. Earth on Ktime
22 vs. Earth streams on K-Time with Persian dubbing, so younger viewers can follow along in Farsi. All that's needed is a free K-Time account login; the page itself is free to read, and the short sits within a platform built around a Farsi-language interface for Persian-speaking audiences.