Animated Comedy ‘Dog Man’ Premiere Date on Peacock Streaming Service
“Dog Man” is a beloved animated comedy featuring the voices of Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, and Ricky Gervais, and it’s set to make its streaming debut on Peacock. The film, based on Dav Pilkey’s creation, hit theaters on January 31st and quickly transitioned to digital streaming on February 18th.
In this heartwarming tale, we meet Dog Man, a loyal police dog fused with his human officer after a life-saving surgery. Sworn to protect and serve, as well as fetch, sit, and roll over, Dog Man must stop the dastardly plots of the feline supervillain, Petey the Cat, voiced by Pete Davidson. Petey’s mischief goes awry when he clones himself to create Lil Petey, a kitten who brings unexpected connections to Dog Man’s life. Together, they must team up to rescue Lil Petey from a common enemy in a thrilling race against time.
Ready to stream on Peacock from May 30th, this PG-rated film offers a delightful escape for audiences of all ages. If you’re not already a Peacock subscriber, fear not! The service provides an ad-based package for $7.99 per month or $79 per year, or an ad-free option for $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year.
For those curious about the cast, Pete Davidson’s involvement stems from his childhood love of Dav Pilkey’s “Captain Underpants” books and the Dog Man series. Though he’s voicing the villain in this adventure, the role allowed Davidson to explore a fun and layered character different from his usual roles, adding to the film’s charm.
With a successful run in theaters, earning nearly $144.2 million worldwide against a $40 million production budget, “Dog Man” has garnered critical acclaim as well. Rotten Tomatoes critics have given it an 80% fresh rating, while users have shown their love with an 82% fresh score on the Popcornmeter.
Join Dog Man and his friends on Peacock starting May 30th for a heartwarming and action-packed adventure that’s sure to bring smiles to your screen.