Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie is a Canadian CG-animated film in the superhero genre. It is based on the Paw Patrol TV series created by Keith Chapman. The film is produced by Spin Master Entertainment, the toy company behind the series, with animation by Mikros Image. It is distributed by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies. It follows Paw Patrol: The Movi" (2021) and is the second film under the Spin Master Entertainment banner.
The film is directed by Cal Brunker, who co-wrote the screenplay with Bob Barlen, based on a story by Brunker, Barlen and Shane Morris. It incorporates elements of the Mighty Pups sub-theme from the series. The voice cast includes actors such as Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Christian Convery, Kim Kardashian, North West, Saint West, James Marsden, Kristen Bell and Finn Lee-Epp. The film's plot unfolds when the Pat' Patrol puppies, having acquired superpowers following the impact of a magical meteorite on Adventure City, must contend with supervillains. Mayor Humdinger escapes from prison and teams up with Victoria Vance to steal crystals, and the puppies must stop them before it's too late.
At Paramount's CinemaCon presentation, Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, unveiled a preview trailer for Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie and revealed that Chris Rock will make a cameo in the film.
The project for a sequel to Paw Patrol: The Movie was initiated in August 2021 when Brunker expressed interest in directing a second film following the success of its predecessor. Spin Master officially authorized the film in November 2021, with a planned release date of October 13, 2023. Brunker returned as director, while Jennifer Dodge continued to produce the film, alongside Laura Clunie and Toni Stevens. Most of the lead voices were announced in January 2023, following Henson's casting in May 2022.
La Pat' Patrouille : La Super Patrouille Le Film (Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie) will be released in U.S. and Canadian theaters on September 29, 2023, and in France on October 11, 2023.
Synopsis :
When a magical meteorite crashes on Aventureville, it gives the Pat' Patrouille powers, transforming them into Super Patrol! For Stella, the smallest member of the team, having powers is a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when Mr. Hellinger, our friends' sworn enemy, escapes from prison and joins forces with a mad scientist to steal these new powers for himself. With Aventureville's fate now hanging in the balance, the Super Patrol must stop the super-villains before it's too late. Stella will discover that even the smallest dog can make the biggest difference.
Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Directed by Cal Brunker
Screenplay by Cal Brunker, Bob Barlen
Story by Cal Brunker, Bob Barlen, Shane Morris
Based on PAW Patrol by Keith Chapman
Produced by Jennifer Dodge, Laura Clunie, Toni Stevens
Starring Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Christian Convery, Kim Kardashian, North West, Saint West, James Marsden, Kristen Bell, Finn Lee-Epp
Music by Pinar Toprak
Production companies: Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies
Distributed by Entertainment One (Canada), Paramount Pictures (United States)
Release date : September 29, 2023 (United States) October 11, 2023 (France)
Photos: Copyright Paramount Pictures