Dug is back! Everyone’s favorite talking canine from Pixar’s Up returns in the short film, Carl’s Date, which will screen in theaters ahead of Elemental this weekend. This is the sixth and final film in a series of shorts centered on Dug, with the others having been released on Disney+ back in 2021.
Written and directed by Up co-writer and Dug voice actor Bob Peterson, Carl’s Date is exactly what it sounds like. Ed Asner returns as Carl Frederickson, who has no idea how to prepare for a date he reluctantly agreed to. Enter Dug, who knows just what to do…or at least what a dog would do.
Here’s the synopsis: Check out a brand-new trailer celebrating Pixar Animation Studios’ “Carl’s Date.” Opening exclusively in theaters June 16 in front of Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental,” the all-new short marks a return to the studio’s tradition of pairing its feature films with animated shorts on the big screen. Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins, “Carl’s Date” goes home with Carl Fredricksen (voice of Ed Asner) and his lovable talking dog, Dug (voice of Peterson), who were introduced in Pixar’s Oscar®-winning feature “Up.” Moviegoers will catch up with Carl as he reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl’s pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends—if you’re a dog.
Check out the trailer and some new images below!
