‘Paw Patrol 3’ Is a Go, Set for 2026 Theatrical Launch

Extra Paw Patrol will likely be barking its approach to theaters.

Spin Grasp Leisure, Nickelodeon Motion pictures and Paramount Photos are transferring ahead with a 3rd movie within the franchise, which is slated to reach in theaters in 2026. The information comes as the newest movie, Paw Patrol: A Mighty Film, arrives in theaters Friday.

Cal Brunker, who directed A Mighty Film and the 2021 function Paw Patrol: The Film, returns to direct. Paramount will distribute the third Paw Patrol, with Elevation Photos dealing with distribution in Canada.

Now in its tenth yr, Paw Patrol started life as a TV present, and facilities on a tech-savy boy and his heroic group of pups. The 2021 function adaptation overperformed on the field workplace and have become a sleeper hit that grossed $40 million domestically and greater than $144 million worldwide, a notable sum contemplating it debuted concurrently on Paramount+ and got here amid pandemic pressures on the field workplace. The follow-up film has a voice forged that features Taraji P. Henson, Kristen Bell, Christian Convery, Brice Gonzalez, Mckenna Grace and Lil Rel Howery.

“Paw Patrol has entertained generations of preschoolers whereas subtly educating them the worth of neighborhood, inclusiveness and teamwork,” mentioned Jennifer Dodge, president of Spin Grasp Leisure. “On the cusp of the premiere of our second, super-powered movie, the common love for our pups is stronger than ever.”

Dodge will produce, together with Spin Grasp’s Laura Clunie and Toni Stevens, Spin Grasp’s senior vp, leisure manufacturing & operations. Spin Grasp co-founder Ronnen Harary will government produce.

The Paw Patrol collection is simply a part of Paramount’s steady of animation franchises. Paramount additionally has animated Transformers, Smurfs and Avatar: The Final Airbender options within the works.

“Paw Patrol stays in a category of its personal as a beloved and recognizable cultural touchstone for youths and households in every single place,” mentioned Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount Animation & Nickelodeon Animation. “Alongside our companions at Spin Grasp, we’re so excited to proceed to carry these pups’ large display adventures to Paw Patrol’s legion of followers world wide.”