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PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

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72%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

The pups get superpowers and save Adventure City—it's PAW Patrol with capes, basically exactly what your 4-year-old ordered.

72%

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PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

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PG, 2023

72%

WISE Score

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The pups get superpowers and save Adventure City—it's PAW Patrol with capes, basically exactly what your 4-year-old ordered.

72%

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, this is PAW Patrol doing exactly what PAW Patrol does—wholesome rescue missions with talking dogs, now with a superhero twist. It's not going to win any Oscars (that Letterboxd 2.7 is brutal), but it's also not trying to.

The 93% audience score versus the 49 Metacritic tells you everything: parents and kids are happy, film critics are not impressed. And honestly? For a preschool movie, that's fine. It's safe, it's positive, it delivers exactly what it promises.

The WISE score of 72 reflects that it's solid, wholesome entertainment for its target demographic but doesn't transcend the genre. If your kid loves PAW Patrol, this is a safe bet for movie night. If they don't, there are probably better options to introduce them to the franchise (like the TV show). It's a franchise sequel that does its job competently without breaking new ground.

Age Fit

Squarely aimed at the 3-7 crowd who are already PAW Patrol fans. Kids under 3 might struggle with the runtime, and kids over 7 are likely aging out unless they're deeply devoted fans.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

PAW Patrol consistently models teamwork, problem-solving, and helping others. The superhero premise adds excitement while maintaining the franchise's core values of cooperation and kindness. Pacing is energetic but not chaotic for the target demographic.

Imaginative

The superhero transformation premise offers some creative elements and magical thinking that preschoolers enjoy. However, it's a formulaic franchise sequel following predictable patterns. Kids might engage in imaginative play afterward, but the movie itself doesn't break new ground or invite deep creative exploration.

Safe

Extremely safe for young viewers. Common Sense Media rates it for age 5, and there's no concerning content—no violence beyond cartoon action, no scary elements, no inappropriate themes. The superhero action is mild and age-appropriate. This is exactly what parents expect from PAW Patrol.

Enriching

Offers basic lessons about teamwork, believing in yourself, and helping your community. The 'superpowers' theme touches on responsibility and using your abilities for good. However, it's pretty surface-level enrichment—entertaining but not particularly thought-provoking. The high audience score (93% RT) shows kids enjoy it, which counts for entertainment value.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

If your kid is already into PAW Patrol, they'll be thrilled—the superhero twist adds just enough novelty to keep it fresh
Strong messages about teamwork, believing in yourself, and using your talents to help others (even if you're a puppy with laser eyes)
Genuinely safe and stress-free viewing—no scary moments, no inappropriate content, just wholesome rescue missions
The 93% audience score tells the real story: kids love it, even if critics and adult film nerds on Letterboxd are less impressed

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What to Watch For

It's formulaic PAW Patrol—if your kid isn't already a fan, this probably won't convert them
The movie is nearly 90 minutes, which is a long sit for very young viewers who might be used to 22-minute episodes
Some mild cartoon action/peril as villains threaten the city, but nothing remotely scary for the target age

Conversation Starters

"If you could have any superpower like the pups, what would you choose and how would you help people?"
"Which pup do you think was the bravest in the movie? Why?"
"The pups had to work together even with their new powers—can you think of a time when you and your friends worked as a team?"

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