The narrator discusses the Finding Nemo franchise, specifically the biological characteristics of clownfish. In the absence of a female clownfish, the dominant male will become female, a process known as protandrous hermaphroditism. The narrator theorizes that Marlin, the main character, is undergoing this transformation after the death of his mate, Coral. The behavioral changes associated with this transformation, such as becoming more assertive and protective, are evident in Marlin's actions throughout the movies. The narrator suggests that if the director, Andrew Stanton, is committed to scientific accuracy, a third movie would have to address this transformation and its implications, including the possibility of Nemo and Marlin (now a female) reproducing. The narrator concludes that this storyline would be too awkward for a family-friendly franchise, making a third movie unlikely.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Finding Nemo franchise is based on realistic marine biology facts and truths.
2. Clownfish are protandrous hermaphrodites, meaning they are born with immature reproductive organs that develop into male organs first.
3. In a clownfish colony, there is only one female at a time, and she only mates with the dominant male.
4. When the female clownfish dies, the dominant male turns into a female.
5. Marlin, the father clownfish in Finding Nemo, would have begun to transition into a biological female after the death of his mate, Coral.
6. A 2019 study found that a dominant male clownfish's organs can take years to fully develop into female parts.
7. The behavioral changes in a clownfish transitioning into a female occur immediately after the death of the female clownfish.
8. The physiological changes in a clownfish transitioning into a female occur later, taking around 2-3 years to complete.
9. Clownfish reach reproductive maturity after the two-year mark.
10. The Finding Nemo franchise has made more money than any other duology in Pixar history.
11. Director Andrew Stanton has not ruled out the possibility of a third Finding Nemo movie.
12. The Finding Nemo duology is the highest-grossing film in Pixar history, with Finding Nemo and Finding Dory being the number one and number two highest-grossing films, respectively.