PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is an upcoming Canadian computer-animated superhero comedy film based on the television series PAW Patrol created by Keith Chapman. Produced by Spin Master Entertainment, the toy company behind the series, with animation provided by Mikros Image, and released by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, it is the sequel to the 2021 film PAW Patrol: The Movie and the second film under the Spin Master Entertainment banner. Directed by Cal Brunker, who co-wrote the screenplay with Bob Barlen from a story by Brunker, Barlen, and Shane Morris, it features elements from the Mighty Pups sub-theme of the main show. The film features an ensemble cast including Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Christian Convery, Kim Kardashian, North West, Saint West, James Marsden, Kristen Bell, and Finn Lee-Epp. In the film, the PAW Patrol pups, who are given superpowers when a magical meteor crash-lands in Adventure City, must stop the supervillains when Mayor Humdinger escapes from prison and teams up with Victoria Vance to steal the powers before it's too late.

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Official logo
Directed byCal Brunker
Written by
Based onPAW Patrol
by Keith Chapman
Produced by
  • Jennifer Dodge
  • Laura Clunie
  • Toni Stevens
Starring
Music byPinar Toprak
Production
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Distributed by
Release date
  • September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Plans for a sequel to PAW Patrol: The Movie began in August 2021 when Brunker stated that he was interested in making a sequel after its predecessor's success. It was officially greenlit by Spin Master in November 2021 as the planned October 13, 2023 release date, with Brunker returning to direct while Jennifer Dodge remained as the producer, alongside Laura Clunie and Toni Stevens. Much of the main voice cast were announced in January 2023, following Henson's casting in May 2022.

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States and Canada on September 29, 2023.

Plot

A magical meteor has crash-landed in Adventure City. This gives Skye, Chase, Liberty, Marshall, Rubble, Rocky, and Zuma superpowers. In order to steal the pups' powers, Mayor Humdinger escapes from prison and teams up with a meteor expert named Victoria Vance to steal the meteor.

Voice cast

Production

Development

On November 3, 2021, Spin Master announced that the sequel had begun development, with Cal Brunker confirmed to be returning in the sequel as director and Jennifer Dodge set to return as producer with the addition of Laura Clunie and Toni Stevens. In an August 2021 interview, director Cal Brunker stated that he was interested in making a sequel after its predecessor's success. He said, "We've certainly thought about it. There are other stories that we would be excited about telling. But for us, it’s really about seeing if people love this one, and then taking it from there."[3]

The sequel will feature elements from the Mighty Pups sub-theme of the series, where a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure Bay and the pups transform into Mighty Pups with superpowers. It is also set to focus on the story of Skye who is the smallest member of the team, exploring her new "powers" in Adventure City and featuring supervillains where they steal the superpowers from the Mighty Pups, determined to make the biggest difference.[4]

Jennifer Dodge, who is producing the film sequel, says that she wanted to tell a deeper story that could resonate even stronger with kids and families worldwide. She added, "Judging by the exit polls, audience scores, and positive critical reception, everyone had as much fun watching it, and rewatching it, as we did making it. We’re looking forward to taking kids on a new adventure in the second film with our partners and can’t wait to further expand our storytelling with one of the fan-favorite pups in our spin-off."[4]

Casting

In May 2022, it was announced that Taraji P. Henson would join the cast in a new role. She had the following statement to make after joining the sequel, "I am so excited to be a part of the next PAW Patrol theatrical adventure. While I don’t want to give too much away, my character in the film throws the pups some new challenges that they must unite to overcome. I think the film has a powerful message for kids that no matter how small they might be, they can still make a difference in their community."[1] On January 25, 2023, Kristen Bell, Christian Convery, Mckenna Grace, Lil Rel Howery, James Marsden, Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian (reprising her role as Delores), Marsai Martin (reprising her role as Liberty), Ron Pardo (reprising his role as Mayor Humdinger), Callum Shoniker (reprising his role as Rocky), Alan Kim, Brice Gonzalez, North West, Saint West, Luxton Handspiker, Christian Corrao, and Nylan Parthipan were added to the cast.[5]

Animation

On June 7, 2022, it was announced that Mikros Image in Montreal, who animated the first film, would return to handle the animation.[6]

Music

On January 25, 2023, Pinar Toprak was announced to compose the film's musical score, replacing Heitor Pereira from the first film.[7]

Release

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States and Canada on September 29, 2023. Unlike the first film, which was simultaneously released on Paramount+ in addition to a traditional theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film will be released exclusively in theaters. Upon the project's announcement, it was given a release date of October 13, 2023, in November 2021,[8] but in February 2023, it was moved to its current date.[9]

Notes
  1. The movie was solely produced in Canada and is copyrighted to franchise owner Spin Master Entertainment, so Paramount Pictures is only classified as a distributor.

References
  1. King, Adian (May 25, 2022). "Taraji P. Henson Joins 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' in Mysterious New Role". Collider. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  2. Massoto, Erick (January 25, 2023). "Kim Kardashian's Daughter North West Joins Mom in 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie'". Collider. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  3. Radish, Christina (August 21, 2021). "'PAW Patrol: The Movie' Filmmakers Reveal Which Longtime Question They Finally Provide an Answer For". Collider. Archived from the original on August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 3, 2021). "'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Sequel Gets Greeenlight For Theatrical Release Via Paramount; TV Spinoff Also Set". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  5. Vlessing, Etan (January 25, 2023). "Kristen Bell, Mckenna Grace, Lil Rel Howery Board 'Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  6. "Mikros Animation Announces Collaboration with Spin Master Entertainment for PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie™". June 9, 2022. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  7. "Pinar Toprak to Score Cal Brunker's PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie". Film Music Reporter. Film Music Reporter. January 25, 2023. Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  8. "The PAW Patrol Movie Is Getting a Sequel — and It's Hitting Theaters in 2023!". PopSugar. November 3, 2021. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  9. Grobar, Matt (February 27, 2023). " PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Pushes Up Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
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