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PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie – Review of the Third Animated Feature
8/10/2026, 3:27:07 AM
Film Overview
The third PAW Patrol theatrical outing, PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, is scheduled for release on Friday, August 14. Rated PG, the runtime is 1 hour 28 minutes. The film is positioned as a children-focused adventure, with the studio encouraging adult chaperones to attend matinee showings.
Plot Summary
The story opens with the PAW Patrol team aboard a ship that resembles an aircraft carrier, led by their 10-year-old human commander Ryder (Henry Bolan). After rescuing a family from a burning fishing vessel—featuring Snoop Dogg as the father—the crew’s vessel runs aground on an uncharted island populated by dinosaurs. The island, dubbed “Dino Island,” introduces a rescue pup named Rex (Hayden Chemberlen), a dino expert who navigates with a dog-wheelchair. The villain Mayor Humdinger (voiced by Ron Pardo), freshly released from prison, teams up with his henchwoman Harper (Meredith MacNeill) and explosives expert Alistair (Terry Crews) to exploit the island’s diamond resources. Throughout the film, the pups undertake rescues—including a Brontosaurus trapped in a ravine—and confront a dinosaur stampede, a volcanic eruption, and assorted “dino-poop” jokes. The narrative culminates in the team thwarting Humdinger’s scheme and restoring safety to the island.
Production and Cast
Directed by Cal Brunker, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Bob Barlen, the voice roster includes Carter Young (Marshall), Mckenna Grace (Skye), Jennifer Hudson, Fortune Feimster, Bill Nye, Paris Hilton, Jameela Jamil, Rain Janjua, Lucien Duncan-Reid, William Desrosiers, Nylan Parthipan, and Snoop Dogg. Composer Pinar Toprak provides a score reminiscent of classic adventure themes.
Intended Messages and Audience Targeting
It also highlights inclusive representation through Rex’s disability and the emphasis on perseverance, positioning the movie as a vehicle for positive values aimed at impressionable viewers.
Merchandise and Pricing
Tie-in products mentioned include an inflatable baby T-Rex named Rhubarb, sold on Amazon for $39.95, and a branded kids’ bike priced at $119. These items illustrate the broader commercial strategy surrounding the release.
