“PAW Patrol: The Movie” is a new computer- animated film that is based on the famous tv series PAW Patrol.
So let’s dive into some trivia and facts about the new film.
- PAW Patrol: The Movie is a 2021 Canadian computer-animated adventure comedy film
- The film is based on the television series PAW Patrol
- The series was created by Keith Chapman
- The film is produced by Spin Master Entertainment, the toy company behind the series
- With animation provided by Mikros Image
- It is directed by Cal Brunker
- It is written by Billy Frolick, Brunker and Bob Barlen
- From a story by Frolick, and produced by Jennifer Dodge
- It is the first of several planned films produced under the Spin Master Entertainment banner
- The film follows Ryder and the pups who are called to Adventure City to save it from the evil Mayor Humdinger
- Several cast members from the original series reprise their roles
- These include Kingsley Marshall (as the voice of Marshall), Keegan Hedley (Rubble), Shayle Simons (Zuma), Lilly Bartlam (Skye), and Ron Pardo (voicing both Cap’n Turbot and Mayor Humdinger)
- They are joined by newcomers Iain Armitage, Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, Kim Kardashian, Randall Park, Dax Shepard, Tyler Perry, Jimmy Kimmel
- And Will Brisbin in his first acting role
- The film was theatrically released in the United Kingdom and Ireland on August 9, 2021
- In the United States on August 20, 2021, both theatrically and streaming on Paramount+ at no additional cost to subscribers
- The film received mostly positive reviews from critics
- Heitor Pereira composed the score for the film
- He previously collaborated with director Brunker on The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
- On June 2, 2021, it was confirmed that Adam Levine will provide an original song, titled “Good Mood”
- The track was released on August 6
- Another song, titled “The Use in Trying”, was announced on August 2, 2021
- It was released on August 10, co-written by Alessia Cara (who performs the track) and Jon Levine, who additionally serves as producer
- Levine stated that “her one-of-a-kind voice weaves a beautiful song that captures the sadness and uncertainty during a pinnacle moment in the film”
- The UK partners including Spin Master, Play by Play, Crayola, VTech, Sambro, RMS International, and Kiddieland have signed to promote the PAW Patrol: The Movie
- On April 26, 2021, it was announced that Jakks Pacific and Disguise acquired the new rights as the toy and costume partner based on the film
- The Halloween costumes and accessories from Disguise will be available online, at retailers and Halloween specialty stores will also be available this fall 2021
- On June 30, 2021, Mattel has its licensing agreement rights to create a selection of items under its Mega Bloks and Uno brands which include more than 10 products featuring the characters from the film
- The line of products will be available in fall 2021
- A series of books based on the film was published on July 13, 2021
- A line of action figures and toys collection by Spin Master was released on August 1, 2021 after July 15th presale
- In June 2021, PetPlate announced its partnership for the launch of the film
- In July, Marston’s made a deal with Paramount Pictures to launch the exclusive meal deal and collectible mask offer across 270 pubs ahead of the film release in UK
- The kids’ meal deal offer will run throughout August and also will include the merchandise, such as six collectible character masks and activity sheets
- As of August 22, 2021, PAW Patrol: The Movie has grossed $9.8 million in the United States and Canada
- It also made $6.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $16.5 million
- In the United States and Canada, PAW Patrol: The Movie was released alongside Reminiscence, The Night House, and The Protégé
- It was initially projected to gross around $7–9 million from 3,184 theaters in its opening weekend
- After making $4.5 million on its first day, estimates were increased to $12–14 million
- On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 84%
- Based on 32 reviews
- With an average rating of 6.20/10
- The website’s critical consensus reads: “No job’s too big and no pup’s too small for PAW Patrol: The Movie, which should give its youthful target demographic exactly what they’re looking for”
- On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 50 out of 100
- Based on 13 critics
- Indicating “mixed or average reviews”
- Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of “A–” on an A+ to F scale
- While PostTrak reported 81% of audience members gave it a positive score
- With 67% saying they would definitely recommend it
- A video game based on the film was announced on June 10, 2021, titled PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls