DreamWorks Animation has once again brought a beloved children’s book series to life with Dog Man (2025), a high-energy adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular graphic novels. Directed by Peter Hastings (Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie), the film delivers a zany, action-packed adventure filled with humor, heart, and a touch of unexpected depth. While it clearly targets younger audiences, Dog Man is an enjoyable romp that has enough cleverness to entertain parents and animation enthusiasts alike. The film follows Dog Man, a crime-fighting hero who is half-dog, half-man—the result of an emergency surgical procedure that combined the head of a brave police dog with the body of his human partner. As a result, Dog Man possesses heightened canine instincts and unshakable loyalty but struggles with basic human activities like following orders and resisting the urge to chase balls. In his latest adventure, Dog Man must foil the latest dastardly scheme of Petey the Cat (voiced ...