TORONTO – October 29, 2026 -- A fourth PAW Patrol feature film is in development, and Paramount Pictures is set to distribute it in 2029, Spin Master Corp. announced.
Cal Brunker returns to direct and co-write
Brunker, who directed the first three PAW Patrol films and The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, is back in the director's chair. He is co-writing the new film with Bob Barlen. The movie is a Spin Master Entertainment production, made with Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies.
The first three films earned a combined half-billion dollars
Each of the earlier PAW Patrol films scored above 93% on the Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter. Together they grossed half a billion dollars at the global box office.
Brunker said the team has written a new story, adding that they "can't wait to share it with the world." Jennifer Dodge, President of Paramount Animation, described the project as an adventure made for the theatrical experience.
Spin Master plans more PAW Patrol beyond the big screen
Vishnu Athreya, EVP and President of Spin Master Entertainment, said the company wants to expand the PAW Patrol universe through movies, series, specials, short-form video and connected play.
PAW Patrol reaches more than 190 territories
The franchise debuted in 2013 and is the #1 preschool show on Nick Jr. It is available in over 190 territories and 33 languages, and its YouTube channel has more than 10 million subscribers.
On the retail side, PAW Patrol has more than 1,000 licensees worldwide. It has generated over $18 billion in lifetime retail sales through Skydance Products & Publishing, in addition to sales made by Spin Master.