PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

"An adventure of prehistoric pawportions."

2026 1h 28m EN

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★8.2TMDB · 174●47Metacritic★6.2IMDB · 1,038

AnimationAdventureFamilyFantasyComedy

Synopsis

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The Paw Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm, where they meet Rex, a stranded pup. When Humdinger's reckless mining triggers a volcano, the team faces their biggest rescue mission yet to save the island.

“An adventure of prehistoric pawportions.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Carter Young
Marshall (voice)
Mckenna Grace
Skye (voice)
Terry Crews
Alistair Stonewall (voice)
Meredith MacNeill
Harper Cutlass (voice)
Ron Pardo
Mayor Humdinger (voice)
Jennifer Hudson
Lilian Ledes (voice)
Hayden Chemberlen
Rex (voice)
Fortune Feimster
Eugenia Bunsen (voice)

Credits

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Director: Cal Brunker
Writers: Cal Brunker, Cal Brunker, Bob Barlen
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

MONEY

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Made its money back 3.5× over at the box office.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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5 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "PAW Patrol (Theatrical) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Pinar Toprak. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ed Fuller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Carter Young and Mckenna Grace and Terry Crews carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Cal Brunker directs. Pinar Toprak scores. Ed Fuller cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Made its money back 3.5× over at the box office.
3Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
4International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
5Part of the "PAW Patrol (Theatrical) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
6Original score by Pinar Toprak. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Ed Fuller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Carter Young and Mckenna Grace and Terry Crews carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "An adventure of prehistoric pawportions.".
10IMDB entry: tt29356163 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Classified under 15 themes, including "diamond mine", "sequel", "based on cartoon", "based on toy".

The technical file

Original score: Pinar Toprak
Editing: Ed Fuller
Runtime: 88 min · 1h 28m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $40,000,000
Box office: $138,326,933
Return: 346% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (2026)
Metacritic: 47/100
IMDB rating: 6.2/10 · 1,038 votes
MPAA: PG

Part of

PAW Patrol (Theatrical) Collection

A group of six rescue dogs, led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder, believe 'no job is too big, no pup is too small', and work together to protect the community. Among the members of the group are firedog Marshall, police pup Chase, and fearless Skye. All of the animals have special skills, gadgets, and vehicles that help them on their rescue missions. Whether rescuing a kitten or saving a train from a rockslide, the PAW Patrol is always up for the challenge while also making sure there's time for a game or a laugh.

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andrewtislercinephile2026-09-11
★ 9/10
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie continues the franchise's streak of fun, action-packed movies about one boy and a team of puppies rescuing people from danger by transporting our furry little friends from the mean streets of Adventure City to an island full of dinosaurs. The visuals, humor, action, and storyline all vibed with me perfectly, with my favorite thing being that Marshall's backstory wasn't about a traumatic reason for him being clumsy, but instead he chose to continue pursuing his goals despite his clumsiness. That's a refreshing take on the clumsy person trope as it shows clumsiness is a choice, not a medical condition that needs to be treated. Keeping Adventure City briefly shown in the opening but still visible ensures continuity between movies, even though it is a little bit sad that Liberty is absent. Having Mayor Humdinger return as the movie's antagonist but actually start out wanting a new, honest life shows a level of growth and accountability that the series previously never used. Before, Humdinger felt like a one-dimensional caricature of a politician with sneaky, conniving motives, but now, he actually feels like a new man, and him relapsing due to the diamonds on the dinosaur island (Dino Island as it is called) is very in-character and shows that growth is not a one-way street. The voice cast-particularly Mckenna Grace as Skye, Jennifer Hudson as Lilian Ledes, and Terry Crews as Alistair Stonewall-were outstanding and delivered some funny, delightful performances. I also really loved the new songs "Bottle Up" by Backstreet Boys and "Work" by Ava Max. Not only do these songs feel like modern bangers any kid would listen to, but they also fit the story's themes very well, with "Bottle Up" serving as a literal expression of how the Paw Patrol is bottling up their emotions in being awestruck by an entire island full of dinosaurs, while "Work" highlights how they have to save the island from being destroyed by a volcano Humdinger activates with a mound of dynamite. My only criticism-and something I've always had with the Paw Patrol franchise's movies-is how fast-paced the movie is. Because the movies prioritize the preschool-age audience, they forget that longer pacing can allow for better world-building and stronger character growth. Kid-friendly studios in animation like DreamWorks or Pixar have done this for years and it shows. But overall, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie was a fun, action-packed ride that continued to wow me with a visually spectacular story about resilience and doing the hardest things even when you have a flaw that seemingly holds you back. I hope we get more of these movies in the next 3-4 years or so.

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