'Charlie the Wonderdog' and 'Tafiti: Across the Desert' Trailers: Talking Animals Rule
The new year begins with two animated adventures.
In movie theaters right now, Disney’s Zootopia 2 rules, having earned more than $1.4 billion (?!) dollars since its November 2025 release. This month, however, the new years brings two less-heralded animated adventures to movie theaters.
First up from Viva Pictures on January 16, Charlie the Wonderdog stars Owen Wilson in an urban tale. Officially: “When Danny’s best friend is mysteriously abducted by aliens, Charlie returns home with incredible abilities and a mission to protect the people he loves. But when the world needs him most, Charlie learns that true heroism isn’t about strength… it’s about courage, kindness, and believing in yourself.”
The trailer features plenty of animal action, as well as a smattering of the expected human behavior.
Set for release by Blue Fox Entertainment in Canada and the U.S. on January 30, Tafiti: Across the Desert is based on a popular German children’s book series. Per the official synopsis: “Young Tafiti embarks on a desert quest to find a magical blue flower that can save his grandfather, with an unlikely companion—Bristles the bush pig—who shows him that adventures are better when shared.”
Have a look at the trailer below, where much of the action is set in the beautiful outdoors, and nary a human is glimpsed.
I’m hoping to have coverage of both films later this month. Make your plans now!