PAW Patrol Universe Hub
Complete Guide to the PAW Patrol Franchise
Welcome to the Dadnology command center for PAW Patrol. Since the show premiered on Nickelodeon in 2013, it has been the default preschool obsession in more households than any other franchise we cover — and with a growing run of theatrical movies, it now comes with the kind of merchandise waves that deserve an honest, dad-tested breakdown instead of just marketing copy.
We cover the films as they land — *PAW Patrol: The Movie* (2021), *PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie* (2023), and now *PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie* (2026) — plus the toy lineup that ships alongside each one. The goal is the same every time: is the film actually good for the age group it targets, and which of the twenty-plus tie-in toys are worth the cart versus which ones are shelf filler with a logo on it.
If your household runs on Paramount+ reruns and can recite every pup's catchphrase, this hub is built for you.
Thematic Pillars
🎛️The Dadnology PAW Patrol Standard
A good PAW Patrol product survives a car ride, a dinner table, and a toddler's full attention span without needing an adult to run interference. We test the movies and the toys against that bar, not the marketing copy.
★ Featured Picks
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Dino Mobile Headquarters
The film's actual command center as a 22-inch transforming 2-in-1 playset — the single best first purchase from the Dino Movie wave.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Marshall Roaring Pup Pals
Marshall paired with his dinosaur sidekick Rhubarb — the toy that maps most directly onto the film's emotional core.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Super Lava Blast Volcano Playset
The movie's volcano set piece, replayable at home — interactive lights, sounds, and 360-degree play.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Megasaurus Dino Vehicle
The biggest standalone dinosaur toy in the lineup, for kids more interested in the dinosaurs than the rescue vehicles.
Chronological Timeline
The animated series premieres on Nickelodeon on August 12, 2013, from Spin Master Entertainment. Ryder and the six original pups begin rescue missions in Adventure Bay.
The franchise's first theatrical film, released August 20, 2021 — the pups head to Adventure City to stop Mayor Humdinger.
A spin-off series premieres February 3, 2023, shifting focus to Rubble leading a construction-themed rescue crew in Builder Cove.
The second theatrical film, released September 29, 2023, gives the pups superpowers after a meteor strike.
The third theatrical film, released August 14, 2026. The pups land on a mysterious dinosaur island, Marshall bonds with a friendly dinosaur named Rhubarb, and the team races to stop a volcano triggered by Mayor Humdinger's reckless mining.
Franchise Archive
Explore every entry in the franchise.