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PAW Patrol: Dino Movie Debuts Aug 14, Scores 82% Rotten Tomatoes

8/11/2026

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Summary

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U.S. releases “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie” on August 14, 2026, an 82% Rotten Tomatoes score from 11 reviews.
The pups crash on an island, befriend Rex, and face Mayor Humdinger’s mining that triggers a volcano.
The voice cast includes Carter Young, Mckenna Grace, Terry Crews and several others.
Reviews praise humor, heart and perseverance, while William Bibbiani of TheWrap gives the film a Rotten score for its dystopian style.

History

Historical Context

Pixar’s 1995 release of Toy Story—the first fully computer-animated feature—grossed over $373 million worldwide and launched a franchise that has earned more than $3.3 billion. That CGI success proved a lucrative model for family brands. In August 2026 Spin Master and Nickelodeon applied the same approach with PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, aiming to expand its merchandising empire.

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Story summary

U.S. releases “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie” on August 14, 2026, an 82% Rotten Tomatoes score from 11 reviews.
The pups crash on an island, befriend Rex, and face Mayor Humdinger’s mining that triggers a volcano.
The voice cast includes Carter Young, Mckenna Grace, Terry Crews and several others.
Reviews praise humor, heart and perseverance, while William Bibbiani of TheWrap gives the film a Rotten score for its dystopian style.

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