'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Official Trailer Released

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is the third theatrical feature in the franchise, following the rescue pups after they crash-land on a dinosaur island and confront a volcanic crisis. Paramount Pictures rel

*PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie* is a feature-length animated film that begins when Ryder and the pups of PAW Patrol are caught in an unknown storm and crash-land on a hidden tropical island inhabited by dinosaurs. It is the third theatrical film in the series, following the first movie in 2021 and 《The Mighty Movie》 in 2023. In the United States, it opened in theaters on August 14, 2026. It was later released first for digital rental and purchase, and will stream on Paramount+ beginning November 12, 2026. The film runs approximately 88 minutes and received a PG rating in the United States for mild action and perilous scenes.

Rescue Operations on Dinosaur Island

On the island, the pups meet Rex, a pup who was stranded there long ago and became an expert on dinosaurs, as well as a baby Tyrannosaurus that Rex named Rubble. The crisis begins with Mayor Humdinger. His reckless mining operation, driven by a desire for the island's resources, awakens a dormant volcano, and as lava threatens the entire island, the pups embark on a chain of rescues on a much larger scale than ever before. Their goal is to stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct, and Marshall leads the operation.

Rex is not a character making his first appearance in this film. The wheelchair-using Bernese Mountain Dog Rex joined the series in the 2020 TV special 'Dino Rescue' and has appeared in subsequent dinosaur-rescue episodes. The theatrical film reintroduces him as a survivor who has endured alone on the island, making him the link between the rescue team and the island's dangers.

The Same Filmmakers, the Third Box-Office Success

Carl Brunker, who directed the previous two theatrical films, returned to direct and co-wrote the screenplay with Bob Barlen. Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies, and Paramount Animation produced the film, while Paramount Pictures distributed it. Carter Young voices Marshall, Mckenna Grace voices Skye, Henry Bolan voices Ryder, Hayden Chamberlain voices Rex, and Ron Funches voices Humdinger. Also participating were Terry Crews as Alistair Stonewall, Jennifer Hudson as Lillian Rizz, Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, science commentator Bill Nye, Fortune Feimster, and Jameela Jamil.

The film earned approximately $20.25 million in its opening weekend in North America, recording the second-biggest opening among the series' theatrical films after 《The Mighty Movie》, which opened with $22.76 million. Its worldwide box office totaled approximately $160 million, falling short of 《The Mighty Movie》's roughly $200 million, while the three theatrical films have collectively grossed approximately $510 million worldwide.

Following the film's box-office performance, Spin Master announced production of a fourth theatrical film on October 28, 2026. It is targeted for release in 2029, with Carl Brunker returning to direct and co-writing the screenplay with Bob Barlen.