Charlie the Wonderdog review – pooch v puss caper beams Owen Wilson up from the wilderness
Charlie the Wonderdog is an animated film featuring Owen Wilson as a dog who gains superpowers after being abducted by aliens. The film presents a mix of humor and frenetic action, but struggles to stand out in a crowded animation landscape. Despite some interesting ideas, the execution falls short of the standards set by major animation studios.
- ▪Charlie the Wonderdog features Owen Wilson voicing a dog with superpowers.
- ▪The film is directed by Shea Wageman and is a Canadian production.
- ▪It is set to be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 22 May.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/20/charlie-the-wonderdog-review-pooch-v-puss-caper-owen-wilson-animation |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:27 GMT |
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Canine crusader … Charlie the Wonderdog, voiced by Owen Wilson. Photograph: Altitude Film Distribution. All Rights ReservedView image in fullscreenCanine crusader … Charlie the Wonderdog, voiced by Owen Wilson. Photograph: Altitude Film Distribution. All Rights ReservedMoviesReviewCharlie the Wonderdog review – pooch v puss caper beams Owen Wilson up from the wildernessWilson lends his drawl to a dog who gains superpowers after being abducted by aliens in this frenetic animationMike McCahillWed 20 May 2026 04.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIn an ever more threadbare release schedule, there’s little in the way of a backup plan for any youngsters and parents shut out of The Mandalorian and Grogu.
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