Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man: From Books to Games and the Big Screen

Dav Pilkey’s beloved Dog Man series is expanding into video games and an animated film. The game, Dog Man: Mission Impawsible, is a family-friendly puzzle-platformer launching on consoles. The animated film, directed by Peter Hastings, hits theaters on January 31, 2025, featuring a voice cast including Pete Davidson and Isla Fisher.

Dav Pilkey, the renowned author and illustrator of the “Captain Underpants” series, has been making waves with his latest creation, “Dog Man.” This series, which includes 12 books, has sold over 60 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 47 languages. The success of the books has now led to the development of a video game and an animated film.
The video game, “Dog Man: Mission Impawsible,” is a side-scrolling puzzle-platformer where players control Dog Man and his friends as they navigate through vibrant levels, solving puzzles and fighting off bad guys. The game is set to launch on December 6, 2024, and promises to be a fun adventure for both new and longtime fans of the series.
The animated film, directed by Peter Hastings, is set to release on January 31, 2025. The film follows the story of a police officer and his faithful dog who are fused together through surgery to become Dog Man. With a voice cast including Pete Davidson, Isla Fisher, and Lil Rel Howery, the film is expected to be a hit with both children and adults. The film’s storyline involves Dog Man fighting against the evil plans of Petey the Cat, who has cloned himself to create a kitten version.


  1. What is the video game “Dog Man: Mission Impawsible” about?
    The game is a side-scrolling puzzle-platformer where players control Dog Man and his friends as they navigate through vibrant levels, solving puzzles and fighting off bad guys.
  2. When is the video game “Dog Man: Mission Impawsible” launching?
    The game is launching on December 6, 2024.
  3. What is the animated film “Dog Man” about?
    The film follows the story of a police officer and his faithful dog who are fused together through surgery to become Dog Man. Dog Man must fight against the evil plans of Petey the Cat.

  4. Who is directing the animated film “Dog Man”?
    The film is directed by Peter Hastings.

  5. When is the animated film “Dog Man” releasing?
    The film is releasing on January 31, 2025.


Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man series is expanding into new media, offering both a video game and an animated film. The video game, Dog Man: Mission Impawsible, promises a fun adventure with its puzzle-platforming gameplay, while the animated film, directed by Peter Hastings, brings the beloved characters to life on the big screen. Both releases are expected to captivate audiences of all ages.


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