The PAW Patrol pups are heading somewhere they have never been before — a lost tropical island crawling with dinosaurs — and they are bringing an extraordinary lineup of celebrity voices along for the ride. Paramount Animation and Spin Master Entertainment have released the first official trailer for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, officially set for a theatrical release on Aug. 14, 2026, and the response from fans of the long-running animated franchise has been enthusiastic.
What the movie is about
The story begins when the PAW Patrol’s ship is caught in a mysterious storm, sending the pups crash-landing onto an uncharted tropical island teeming with prehistoric life. There they meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has developed an extraordinary expertise in everything dinosaur-related. The adventure quickly escalates when Mayor Humdinger — the PAW Patrol’s enduring archrival — arrives on the island and begins reckless mining operations in pursuit of its natural resources. His greed triggers the eruption of a massive dormant volcano, and the pups find themselves racing against time to stop him before the island’s entire population of dinosaurs, and everything else on it, is wiped out. The film is directed by Cal Brunker, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Bob Barlen.
The 8 celebrities lending their voices
The voice cast for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is one of the most wide-ranging the franchise has assembled, drawing from music, television, comedy and popular culture. The 8 most notable names attached to the project are:
1. Jennifer Hudson, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer and actress, joins the cast in a role that has not yet been fully detailed in promotional materials.
2. Snoop Dogg, the iconic rapper and entertainer, lends his instantly recognizable voice to the production.
3. Paris Hilton, the media personality and entrepreneur, is among the celebrity voices featured in the trailer.
4. Terry Crews, the actor and television personality widely known for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, brings his signature energy to the film.
5. Mckenna Grace, the acclaimed young actress with credits including The Haunting of Hill House and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, joins the cast alongside the franchise’s core ensemble.
6. Jameela Jamil, best known for her role in The Good Place, rounds out a cast that spans multiple entertainment genres.
7. Fortune Feimster, the comedian and actress whose work spans stand-up and scripted television, adds her voice to the adventure.
8. Bill Nye, the beloved science educator and television personality, makes what is sure to be a memorable contribution to a film involving prehistoric science and volcanic geology.
Rounding out the broader ensemble are Carter Young, Meredith MacNeill, Ron Pardo, Hayden Chamberlain, Rain Janjua, Lucien Duncan-Reid, William Desrosiers and Nylan Parthipan. The film also introduces Henry Bolan as a new addition to the franchise.
The team behind the film
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is produced by Jennifer Dodge, Laura Clunie and Toni Stevens, with Ronnen Harary serving as executive producer. The film is based on the original television series created by Keith Chapman and is a production of Spin Master Entertainment in association with Paramount Animation. The movie has not yet received an official rating.
The PAW Patrol franchise has grown into one of the most commercially successful animated properties in recent years, and the addition of a prehistoric setting alongside an expanded celebrity roster suggests the studio is aiming to deliver something considerably larger in scale than anything the series has previously attempted.
Source: Paramount Animation and Spin Master Entertainment.