“PAW Patrol” is headed back to theaters.
Paramount Pictures has greenlit a third “PAW Patrol” film set to debut in 2026. The announcement comes just ahead of “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie,” the second film in the franchise, which premieres in theaters on Sept. 29.
The “PAW Patrol” films are based on the popular animated children’s series produced by Spin Master Entertainment, which premiered in 2013 and is now on its 10th season. The series first premiered in Canada’s TVontario before entering the Paramount ecoystem via Nickelodeon. Nickelodeon Movies co-produced “PAW Patrol: The Movie” with Spin Master, which, distributed by Paramount Pictures in the U.S. and Elevation Pictures in Canada, grossed over $40 million domestically in 2021, reaching $144 million worldwide.
The voice cast of “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” includes Taraji P. Henson, Kristen Bell, Christian Convery, Brice Gonzalez, Mckenna Grace, Lil Rel Howery, Alan Kim, Finn Lee-Epp, James Marsden, Chris Rock, Serena Williams, North West and Saint West alongside returning cast from the first movie Kim Kardashian, Marsai Martin and Ron Pardo, as well as existing voice cast members from the preschool series.
“‘PAW Patrol’ has entertained generations of preschoolers while subtly teaching them the value of community, inclusiveness and teamwork,” said Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master Entertainment’s president. “On the cusp of the premiere of our second, super-powered film, the universal love for our pups is stronger than ever. We’re thrilled to announce a third feature film, expanding the PAW Patrol universe further with an epic new adventure. Featuring action-packed missions and exploring new terrains, this movie will be larger-than-life and once again show how small paws can make big prints.”
“’PAW Patrol’ remains in a class of its own as a beloved and recognizable cultural touchstone for kids and families everywhere,” said Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation. “Alongside our partners at Spin Master, we are so excited to continue to bring these pups’ big screen adventures to ‘PAW Patrol’s’ legion of fans around the world.”
Cal Brunker, who directed both of the first two films, returns to direct the third. Producers include Spin Master’s president, Jennifer Dodge; senior vice president of development and current series and feature film, Laura Clunie; and senior vice president of entertainment production and operations, Toni Stevens. Spin Master co-founder Ronnen Harary will executive produce.
