The ‘Dreamgirls’ actress and the comedienne known for her voice work on ‘Soul’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ will star alongside Mckenna Grace, who returns to the franchise as the voice of Skye.
Spin Master has announced that PAW Patrol 3 will star Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) and popular comedian Fortune Feimster (Soul, Zootopia 2). The two newcomers join Mckenna Grace, who reprises her franchise role as Skye.
"Jennifer and Fortune are both exceptional talents, each bringing with them a global audience of devoted fans,” said Jennifer Dodge, President of Spin Master Entertainment. “Their addition to the PAW Patrol 3 cast, along with the return of Mckenna, whose work in the film's predecessor was instrumental to its success, will build on the exceptional storytelling for this beloved franchise. This dynamo trio will undoubtedly make this film a puptastic adventure for preschoolers and their families around the world."
"We couldn't be more excited to have Jennifer and Fortune join the beloved world of PAW Patrol alongside Mckenna,” added Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon. “Their energy and creativity are infectious, and we know they will captivate young audiences and families everywhere."
Veteran animation director Cal Brunker (PAW Patrol: The Movie, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie) returns to direct PAW Patrol 3. Brunker also serves as co- writer alongside Bob Barlen. The film is produced by Dodge, Laura Clunie, and Toni Stevens, with Spin Master Co-Founder Ronnen Harary executive producing.
The film, which follows the recent 10-year anniversary of the global hit franchise, is produced by Spin Master Entertainment in association with Nickelodeon Movies and distributed by Paramount Pictures and will have a theatrical release in 2026.
Source: Spin Master