DOG MAN Expected to Win Families Over at Box Office This Weekend
By Movieguide® Contributor
DOG MAN, a movie from the world of CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS, is expected to make $25-$30 million over the weekend.
Booked at 3,800 theaters, some estimators even venture it could get as much as $40 million. CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE opened to $23.8 million and ended with $125 million globally, per Variety.
It’s been several weeks without a new family movie hitting the box office, so DOG MAN may get the family crowds all to itself for a while.
While DOG MAN will fill seats, the satirical, R-rated sci-fi thriller COMPANION is expected to make no more than $10 million this weekend.
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DOG MAN is based on Dav Pilkey’s graphic novel series. The animated film, which has a $40 million budget, tells the story of a police officer and his dog who become fused together after an accident.
Peter Hastings directs and co-writes. He directed THE COUNTRY BEARS and produced KUNG FU PANDA: LEGENDS OF AWESOMENESS. Karen Foster produces. She produced HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.
Hastings said in a recent interview with Animation World, “The biggest thing was capturing why people love these stories. So much of it is about tone, sensibility, and humor. That became our focus — not reimagining Dog Man but expanding on what was already there.”
“One key decision was adding more material for Dog Man himself because, in the books, the focus shifts between different characters. But the movie is called DOG MAN, so we needed more from him in the story,” he shared.
Movieguide® gave DOG MAN a +1 review for its funny storyline and moral, redemptive themes. Part of Movieguide®’s review reads:
DOG MAN is funny and exciting, with many wacky and touching moments. The love of innocent Li’l Petey transforms the lives of both Dog Man and Petey. Petey also learns that being a “do gooder” makes people happier, including himself. Also, Petey displays the satisfaction that comes with being a good father. Thus, DOG MAN has an uplifting moral worldview with strong Christian, redemptive and moral values. The character of Li’l Petey is absolutely adorable and will melt your heart. MOVIEGIUIDE® advises caution for younger children because of cartoon violence.
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is the next big movie to hit theaters, come Feb. 14.
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