Mumbai, 03 April 2025:* Universal Pictures (distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery) and Dreamworks Animation are delighted to announce the release of Dog Man on _11th April,2025_. Produced by Karen Foster, Dog Man is written and directed by *Peter Hastings,* a Daytime Emmy Award winner for Children’s Animated Programming. Dog Man is an action-packed heartwarming adventure that is based on the beloved graphic novel series by *Dav Pilkey.* The film features a stellar voice cast featuring American writer- comedian *Pete Davidson,* Primetime Emmy Award winner *Ricky Gervais, Lil Rel Howery, Poppy Liu*, Now You See Me star Isla Fisher and Billy Boyd bringing the beloved character to life with their outstanding performances.
_Dog Man_ follows the story of Officer Knight (*Peter Hastings*) and his police dog Greg, who, after a catastrophic accident, undergo an experimental surgery that fuses them into one entity—Dog Man, a half-human, half-dog hero dedicated to justice. As Dog Man battles his longtime rival Petey the Cat (Pete Davidson), he unexpectedly takes in Li’l Petey, a kind-hearted kitten clone of Petey. This new relationship forces Petey to confront his own past, while a resurrected telekinetic fish named Flippy becomes a major new threat to the city. Dog Man must rise to the challenge—while also learning the true meaning of friendship and family.
Discussing his characters coming to life in animated adaptations, novelist *Dav Pilkey* shared his thoughts on seeing director Peter Hastings’ work on the big screen, saying, “I can’t wait for audiences to see Peter Hastings’ interpretation of the Dog Man series.” Pilkey further says, “He has a great team of artists who capture the spirit of the books and add their own unique artistic vision to the characters. It is completely in line with what I am trying to accomplish in the book series. I want people to unleash their creativity and be fearless.”
Join _Dog Man_ and his quirky crew on a thrilling adventure!
*Dog Man hits theaters on April 11, 2025!*