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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Shea Wageman

Producer:

Carson Loveday, Jenn Rogan, Shea Wageman

Writer:

Steve Ball, Raul Inglis, Shea Wageman

Release Date:

Jan 16, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 35m

Synopsis

This heartfelt animated film follows Charlie (Wilson), a beloved family dog, who is mysteriously abducted by aliens and gifted true superpowers where he emerges as Charlie the Wonderdog, the greatest superhero the world has ever seen. The film explores universal themes of friendship, loyalty, resilience, power and responsibility.

Cast

  • Owen Wilson
  • Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez
  • Tabitha St. Germain
  • Anthony Bolognese
  • Caitlynne Medrek
  • Mela Pietropaolo
  • Lindsay Gibson
  • Ruairi MacDonald
  • Dawson Littman
  • Zac Bennett-McPhee
Moviegoers are saying
"Charlie the Wonderdog" emerges as a painfully generic January animated release that squanders its promising premise of Owen Wilson voicing a superpowered canine. While reviewers acknowledge it will entertain young children and has its heart in the right place, most describe it as a time-wasting exercise in animated mediocrity that lacks any genuine wonder or ambition.
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  • May 16, 2026

    Fun and enjoyable kids film.  Easy watch

    41 Likes
    Rachel Jeffs
    Rachel Jeffs
    Jan 21, 2026

    The kind of movie that makes you wonder if Tubi was somehow linked to the projector. However, I can think of worse ways to spend five dollars.  I saw a fidget spinner on the President’s desk.

    59 Likes
    Alb3rt0
    Alb3rt0
    Jan 17, 2026

    I am 25 years old.

    54 Likes
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    Jan 15, 2026

    "Charlie the Wonderdog" is a film that basically checks off all the boxes you would expect from an animated film released in January. It's a film that offers nothing ambitious, nothing special, and does nothing interesting except its sole purpose of taking a hundred minutes…

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    Animated Antic
    Animated Antic
    Mar 8, 2026

    J'espère qu’au moins mes efforts serviront pas à rien et que mon frère continueras d’aller au cinéma quand il sera grand 😓 Classement animation Classement 2026

    41 Likes
    carla†
    carla†
    Jan 14, 2026

    “But I identify as a cat.”

    32 Likes
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    Mar 4, 2026

    Wonder Dog. Charlie can make Krypto jealous. Young children will have a lot of fun watching this movie.

    30 Likes
    RED
    RED
    Jan 25, 2026

    Krypto n’a qu'à bien ce tenir ! Un nouveau héros arrive ! Et pas des moindres ! BISCUIT LE FANTASTIQUE CHIEN ! Un dessin-animé, a la hauteur de mes attentes je suis passé par toute émotions ( tristesse , joie , rigolade..) Je retournerai sûrement le revoir. 5 ⭐️ je…

    26 Likes
    quentinatmidnight
    quentinatmidnight
    Jan 27, 2026

    Clearly, this movie wasn’t made for me, so my perspective might not matter much. I’m sure children will have fun with it, though.

    25 Likes
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    Charlie the Wonderdog

    It’s honestly a cute movie. Nothing amazing, but it’s got a cute story and some humorous moments and shows the love between a boy and his dog.

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    Charlie the Wonderdog

    Enjoyable movie, thought the ending should’ve been different and it would’ve been better but still liked it

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlie the Wonderdog (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Charlie the Wonderdog (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's Charlie the Wonderdog (2026) about?
This heartfelt animated film follows Charlie (Wilson), a beloved family dog, who is mysteriously abducted by aliens and gifted true superpowers where he emerges as Charlie the Wonderdog, the greatest superhero the world has ever seen. The film explores universal themes of friendship, loyalty, resilience, power and responsibility.
Who's the cast of Charlie the Wonderdog (2026)?
  • Owen Wilson as Charlie
  • Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez as Alien Prince
  • Tabitha St. Germain as President Rose
  • Anthony Bolognese as Jacob
  • Caitlynne Medrek as Kitten
  • Mela Pietropaolo as Madison
  • Lindsay Gibson as Judge Gruff
  • Ruairi MacDonald as Puddy
  • Dawson Littman as Danny
  • Zac Bennett-McPhee as Otis
Who's the director behind Charlie the Wonderdog (2026)?
Shea Wageman directed Charlie the Wonderdog (2026).
Who produced Charlie the Wonderdog (2026)?
Carson Loveday, Jenn Rogan and Shea Wageman produced Charlie the Wonderdog (2026).