PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

When a glowing meteorite crashes into Adventure City, the familiar PAW Patrol pups get strange new abilities that turn them into superpowered heroes called the Mighty Pups. The film follows the team as they learn how those powers change their roles, test their friendships, and raise the stakes on their usual rescue missions. Alongside human allies, the pups face a threat that pushes them to rethink how they work together, while a new character, Liberty, shakes up the crew with fresh energy and perspective. The story keeps to a family-friendly tone, packing in humor, action, and clear lessons without spoiling the outcome.

Directed by Cal Brunker and released in 2023, the movie was adapted from the long-running PAW Patrol franchise, with screenplay and creative input from Shane Morris, Bob Barlen, and Brunker. Voices include Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Iain Armitage, and Ron Pardo.

The film did well with family audiences in theaters, delivering a solid commercial return for a franchise entry. Its performance reinforced PAW Patrol as a reliable box office draw for animated family fare, supporting ongoing merchandise and tour tie-ins without relying on blockbuster-level numbers.

Critics and audiences generally responded positively, with an average user rating around 7.0 out of 10. Reviewers praised the film's upbeat humor, slick animation, and how it keeps the core team dynamics intact while adding fresh elements. The main themes are teamwork, responsibility, and growing up, presented in a way younger viewers can follow and parents can tolerate without eye rolling.

As a franchise installment, the movie helped expand PAW Patrol beyond TV screens, introducing Liberty as a memorable addition and giving the pups a superhero makeover that showed up across toys and promotional tie-ins. It reinforced the brand's presence in family entertainment and kept the characters visible to a generation of young fans.