Owen Wilson is the Voice of ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’ Animation Trailer
by Alex Billington
November 12, 2025
Source: YouTube
“I hear calls for help and…” “You just can’t help yourself.” “Bingo.” Viva Kids has revealed the official US trailer for an animated movie called Charlie the Wonderdog, arriving to watch in US theaters in January 2026. This animated adventure comedy is about a dog who gets superpowers and teaches everyone the true meaning of heroism. Made by the Canadian animation company ICON Creative Studios. A shy boy, Danny, imagines a world in which he & his cherished dog, Charlie, star in their own superhero adventures. When Charlie is mysteriously abducted by aliens, he returns gifted with true superpowers and emerges as Charlie the Wonderdog, the greatest superhero the world has ever seen! A fun story for the whole family about friendship, loyalty, and finding the hero inside us all. Together they battle an evil cat threatening humanity. With the voices of Owen Wilson as Charlie, Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez, Anthony Bolognese, and Mela Pietropaolo. This looks extra goofy with some cringe humor. Not exactly an original concept but it might be entertaining with Owen Wilson’s voice bringing laughs as this good boy doggie dog. Take a look.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Shea Wageman’s Charlie the Wonderdog, direct from YouTube:


Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! From Viva Kids comes Charlie the Wonderdog: a new animated family film starring Owen Wilson as the voice of Charlie, a lovable dog who discovers he has superpowers! When Danny’s best friend is mysteriously abducted by aliens, he returns home with incredible abilities and a mission to protect the people he loves. But when the world needs him most, Charlie learns true heroism isn’t about strength… it’s about courage, kindness, and believing in yourself. Charlie the Wonderdog is directed by Canadian animation producer / filmmaker Shea Wageman, director of Rocket Club: Across the Cosmos previously, and the cinematic director on the Assassin’s Creed III video game. The screenplay is written by Shea Wageman, Raul Inglis, and Steve Ball. Produced by Jenn Rogan, Carson Loveday, and Shea Wageman. Made by ICON Creative Studios in Canada. Viva Kids debuts Wageman’s Charlie the Wonderdog movie in theaters nationwide starting January 16th, 2026 coming soon. Anyone planning to watch this?