The cinematic universe has a new top dog! “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie,” the sequel about everyone’s favorite mighty pups, strutted its way to the top of the U.S. box office over the past weekend. With a fetching $23 million just in the States and a whopping worldwide collection of $46.1 million, this family film is set to mark its territory far and wide. Notably, these impressive figures emerge with the movie’s availability in just 53% of the global market. Get ready, Philippines – the paw-tastic adventure unravels on October 11.

Helmed by the brilliant director Cal Brunker, the film has garnered waves of positive reception with moviegoers – mostly families with young children – who gave the film an A cinemascore. In fact, it’s left such a mark that it’s earned an admirable 82% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

Leading entertainment platform Variety said that PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie “delivers on the promise of a smart and salient sequel with bolder action, bigger stakes, and deeper resonance for all ages.”

Meanwhile, Screenrant echoed similar sentiments, “Its lessons are bare bones but relatable, with the kiddos easily able to take everything in without being overwhelmed, especially if they’re already familiar with the characters.”

See what’s new with your favorite powerful pups! Watch this featurette:

Featuring an ensemble voice cast that includes Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Christian Convery, Ron Pardo, Lil Rel Howery, Kim Kardashian, Chris Rock, Serena Williams, Alan Kim, Brice Gonzales, North West, Saint West, Christian Corrao, Luxton Handspiker, Nylan Parthipan, Callum Shoniker, with James Marsden and Kristen Bell, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie opens in Philippine cinemas October 11.

About PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies and Spin Master Entertainment Present PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.

When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups’ archrival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with Victoria Vance, a meteor-obsessed mad scientist, to steal the superpowers and turn themselves into supervillains. With the fate of Adventure City hanging in the balance, the Mighty Pups have to stop the supervillains before it’s too late, and Skye will need to learn that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference.

Directed by Cal Brunker, based on the television series created by Keith Chapman. Screenplay by Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen. Produced by Jennifer Dodge, p.g.a., Laura Clunie, p.g.a., Toni Stevens, p.g.a.

Voice cast includes Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Christian Convery, Ron Pardo, Lil Rel Howery, Kim Kardashian, Chris Rock, Serena Williams, Alan Kim, Brice Gonzalez, North West, Saint West, Christian Corrao, Luxton Handspiker, Nylan Parthipan, Callum Shoniker, with James Marsden and Kristen Bell. 

Opening in cinemas October 11, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Connect with #PawPatrolMovie and tag paramountpicsph

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