Charlie the Wonderdog

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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 well-intentioned but ultimately disappointing animated superhero tale that squanders its touching premise of a boy and his aging dog for generic January release mediocrity. While Owen Wilson's voice work as the superpowered canine earns praise and the film's heart remains in the right place, audiences consistently cite a horrific screenplay, lack of visual ambition, and a convoluted plot involving telekinetic cats and presidential politics that buries the genuine emotional core.
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Snoozefest
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  • Oct 18, 2026

    Ha pesar de todo, Krypto hubiera deseado tener este tipo de protagonismo y aún no se le cumple.

    92 Likes
    Adolfo Salinas. 🌮 🇲🇽
    Adolfo Salinas. 🌮 🇲🇽
    Sep 3, 2026

    The only good things about this film were the super dog being anti AI, and Owen Wilson’s lovely voice bless him. I’d hardly call myself a cat person, but it’s so boringly predictable having a cat as the villain. The aliens also had minimal relevance which was disappointing.

    111 Likes
    KenziePercy
    KenziePercy
    Jan 17, 2026

    I am 25 years old.

    76 Likes
    qunt
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    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.

    72 Likes
    Alb3rt0
    Alb3rt0
    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…

    47 Likes
    Animated Antic
    Animated Antic
    Oct 29, 2026

    Cinema was empty so… Kissed somebody for 90mins 😉

    30 Likes
    ash.
    ash.
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    May 16, 2026

    Fun and enjoyable kids film.  Easy watch

    42 Likes
    Rachel Jeffs
    Rachel Jeffs
    Jan 14, 2026

    “But I identify as a cat.”

    40 Likes
    🕷️b
    🕷️b
    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†

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Top Reviews
  • Jen
    Jen liked
    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.

    8M
    Johnny
    Johnny liked
    Charlie the Wonderdog

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

    9M

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    #boring
    #slow
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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).