A shy boy, Danny, imagines a rich world in which he and his cherished dog, Charlie, star in their own superhero adventures. When Charlie is mysteriously abducted by aliens, he is gifted true superpowers and emerges as Charlie the Wonderdog, the greatest superhero the world has ever seen!
This heartfelt animated film, Charlie the Wonderdog, will be released in theaters across the US on January 16, 2026! Starring Owen Wilson, the film follows man’s best friend as he discovers he has superpowers and a need to help others. Charlie the Wonderdog is set to prove that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
Synopsis: 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.
Owen Wilson was the perfect choice to lend his voice for Charlie the Wonderdog. Amazing and beautiful story for the entire family to enjoy with many lessons to be learned and shared with this animated film. The music is uplifting and will have you enjoying every minute of the soundtrack. The color and detail to everything you will experience in this film will have you wanting more. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this family-friendly animated film this Friday with the whole family. Spread the word! Make this film one of films to be seen at your local movie theatre as films are meant to be seen. Popcorn, soda or drink of your choice and bring along some tissue. Great family fun to start your weekend. Judy Shields, The Hollywood Times
Directed by: Shea Wageman
Written by: Shea Wageman and Steve Ball
Produced by: Shea Wageman, Jennifer Rogan, and Carson Loveday
Executive Produced by: Shea Wageman, Michael Balfry, Carson Loveday, and Bahar Dehghanian
Cast: Owen Wilson, Tabitha St. Germain, Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez, Lindsay Gibson, Anthony Bolognese, Mela Pietropaolo, Ruairi MacDonald, Zac Bennett-McPhee, and Dawson Littman
ABOUT VIVA KIDS
Viva Kids is a leading independent film production animation studio and all rights distributor dedicated to delivering world-class entertainment to global audiences. With a diverse portfolio of animated films and original films in production, Viva strives to captivate and engage viewers, fostering a love for storytelling and cinema for all ages. Recent successes include The Amazing Maurice, which Viva debuted at the Sundance Film Festival before its wide theatrical release, Night of the Zoopocalypse, and HITPIG, which played on over 2,000 screens nationwide. Viva is also bringing the New York Times bestselling book The Pout-Pout Fish to the big screen on March 20th, 2026. In addition, Viva Pictures has an equity interest in the 3D animation studio 3Doubles Producciones and continues to develop a slate of new productions.
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ABOUT ICON CREATIVE STUDIO
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Vancouver, BC, ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned CG animation studio, renowned for its world-class storytelling, design, and production excellence. From its historic Gastown headquarters, ICON delivers high-quality, full-pipeline animation services — from storyboards to final comp — for partners including Disney, Netflix, Apple TV+, Skydance, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Nickelodeon. Alongside its service partnerships, ICON is developing and producing a slate of original animated features and series, including the upcoming CG feature Charlie the Wonderdog, starring Owen Wilson with original music by Bryan Adams (releasing January 16, 2026). ICON operates under a holistic production philosophy focused on “putting it all up on screen” — combining artistry, technology, and storytelling to push the limits of CG animation worldwide. Learn more at: www.iconcreativestudio.com
