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Cats & Dogs (film series)

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Cats & Dogs
Official film series logo
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
2001–2020
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$162,000,000 (total of 3 films)
Box office$332,330,173 (total of 3 films)

The Cats & Dogs film series consists of spy-comedies, produced by Warner Bros. Entertainment, including two theatrical films, and one straight-to-home video release. Centered around a conflict of the ages between the titular species, the plot involves agents of two opposing covert operations agencies of rival animals. The teams of spies work together, unbeknownst to its human inhabitants.

The first film was met with mixed critical reception. Praise was directed at its watchability for an audience of all ages, as well as its concept, creativity and effective use of special effects.[1][2] Overall it fared well at the box office.[3] Conversely, the second installment was met with mostly negative critical reviews with criticism for its clichéd formulaic plot,[4] while receiving praise for its "faster, funnier" nature,[5] but was a box office flop.[6] The third film was met with overwhelming negative reviews with criticism directed towards its story plot, its use of juvenile humor, poor CGI special effects, and unoriginality.[7] Despite this, George Lopez's role in the story was noted as a redeeming contribution to the film.[8] As the film was a straight-to-video release, its sales compared to its budget lost money for the studio.[9]

Film

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Title U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Producers
Cats & Dogs July 4, 2001 (2001-07-04) Lawrence Guterman John Requa & Glenn Ficarra Christopher DeFaria, Andrew Lazar, Craig Perry & Warren Zide
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore July 30, 2010 (2010-07-30) Brad Peyton Ron J. Friedman & Steve Bencich Andrew Lazar & Polly Johnsen
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! October 13, 2020 (2020-10-13) Sean McNamara Scott Bindley Andrew Lazar & David Fliegel

Cats & Dogs (2001)

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A high-tech, secret war takes place throughout neighborhoods worldwide that human beings are not aware of stemming from an ancient rivalry between cats and dogs. When a Persian cat named Mr. Tinkles implements a plan to destroy a breakthrough vaccination that is intended to end all human allergies to man's best friend, a Beagle named Louis "Lou" Brody is recruited by D.O.G., a discreet espionage organization of canines. Under the mentorship of an Anatolian Shepherd, Lou scrambles to foil the nefarious plans of M.E.O.W.S., the counterpart organization of felines.[10][11][12]

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010)

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Amongst generations of battles between cats and dogs, a Sphynx cat former agent of M.E.O.W.S. named Ivana Clawyu develops a diabolical plan against canines and her former feline collaborators, with a new alias of Kitty Galore. In defense of themselves and their humans, agents of separate spy organizations (D.O.G. and M.E.O.W.S.) team up in an unprecedented union to stop Galore from exacting her revenge on the world.[5]

Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! (2020)

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An American Shorthair cat named Gwen and a Border Collie named Roger are spies covertly working together to defend the world and the unknowing humans. The partnership of cats and dogs comes from the Great Truce, which stopped the ancient rivalry between them for the last decade. A villainous mastermind cockatoo named Pablo seeks to destroy the long-standing truce, by wirelessly manipulating frequencies that only the felines and canines can hear. Together, agents of F.A.R.T. (Furry Animals Rivalry Termination) work to stop the foul-play before it permanently separates the species.[10]

Primary cast and characters

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This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in more than two films in the series.

  • An empty, dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's official presence has not yet been confirmed.
  •  V indicates a voice-only role.
Character Title
Cats & Dogs Cats & Dogs:
The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Cats & Dogs 3:
Paws Unite!
Louis "Lou" Brody Tobey MaguireV Neil Patrick HarrisV
Butch Alec BaldwinV Nick NolteV
Mr. Tinkles Sean HayesV
Ivy Susan SarandonV
The Mastiff Charlton HestonV
Calico Jon LovitzV Wallace ShawnV
Dimitri Kennelkoff
The Russian
Glenn FicarraV
Diggs James MarsdenV
Catherine
Agent 47
Christina ApplegateV
Tab Lazenby Roger MooreV
Ivana Clawyu
Kitty Galore
Bette MidlerV
Sam Michael Clarke DuncanV
Roger Max GreenfieldV
Gwen Melissa RauchV
Pablo George LopezV
Gruff K-9 J. K. SimmonsV
Paws Phil LaMarrV
Scrumptious Elizabeth DailyV
Zeek Paul DobsonV
Duke Michael DaingerfieldV

Additional crew and production details

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Film Crew/Detail
Composer Cinematographer Editor(s) Production
companies
Distributing
company
Running time
Cats & Dogs John Debney Julio Macat Rick W. Finney & Michael A. Stevenson Warner Bros. Pictures,
Village Roadshow Pictures,
NPV Entertainment,
Mad Chance Productions,
Zide/Perry Productions,
BenderSpink Productions
Warner Bros. Pictures 1hr 27mins
Cats & Dogs:
The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Christopher Lennertz Steven Poster Julie Rogers Village Roadshow Pictures,
CD2 Films,
Mad Chance Productions,
Polymorphic Pictures
1hr 22mins
Cats & Dogs 3:
Paws Unite!
John Coda Adam Sliwinski Simon Davidson Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Warner Home Video 1hr 24mins

Reception

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Box office and financial performance

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Film Box office gross Box office ranking Home video
sales gross
Gross
total income
Budget Worldwide net
total income
Ref(s)
North America Other territories Worldwide All-time
North America
All-time
worldwide
North America
Cats & Dogs $93,385,515 $107,324,849 $200,710,364 #813 #892 Figures not available >$200,710,364 $60,000,000 >$140,710,364 [3][13]
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore $43,585,753 $69,440,630 $113,026,383 #2,001 #1,374 $12,844,122 $125,870,505 $85,000,000 $40,870,505 [14][15]
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! $4,331,546 $4,331,546 #6,062 #9,549 $1,417,758 $5,749,304 $17,000,000[citation needed] -$11,250,696 [9]
Totals $136,971,268 $181,097,025 $318,068,293 x̅ #2,959 x̅ #3,938 >$14,261,880 $332,330,173 $162,000,000 >$170,330,173

Critical and public response

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Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore
Cats & Dogs 54% (117 reviews)[16] 47/100 (26 reviews)[17]
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 13% (99 reviews)[18] 30/100 (22 reviews)[19] B−[20]
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! 11% (9 reviews)[21] TBD[22]

References

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  1. ^ Horwitz, Jane (July 6, 2001). "'Cats & Dogs': Two Paws Up". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Ebert, Roger (July 4, 2001). "Cats And Dogs". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Cats & Dogs (2001) - Financial Information". The Numbers.
  4. ^ Tobias, Scott (July 29, 2010). "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore". AV Club. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Leydon, Joe (July 25, 2010). "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore". Variety. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore". Bomb Report. July 30, 2010. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "Cats & Dogs: Paws Unite! review – unfunny third instalment of the pet-centric yarn". The Guardian. October 7, 2020.
  8. ^ Green, Jennifer (October 13, 2020). "Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite". Common Sense Media. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! (2020) - Financial Information". The Numbers.
  10. ^ a b Felperin, Leslie (October 7, 2020). "Cats & Dogs: Paws Unite! review – unfunny third instalment of the pet-centric yarn". The Guardian. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  11. ^ Bottomley, Jack (December 10, 2020). "Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!". Starburst. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  12. ^ Paatsch, Leigh (December 10, 2020). "Heraldsun.com.au | Subscribe to the Herald Sun for exclusive stories". Herald Sun. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  13. ^ "Cats & Dogs". Box Office Mojo.
  14. ^ "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010) - Financial Information". The Numbers.
  15. ^ "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore". Box Office Mojo.
  16. ^ "Cats & Dogs (2001)" – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
  17. ^ "Cats & Dogs" – via www.metacritic.com.
  18. ^ "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010)" – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
  19. ^ "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore" – via www.metacritic.com.
  20. ^ "CinemaScore". CinemaScore. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  21. ^ "Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! (2020)" – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
  22. ^ "Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite" – via www.metacritic.com.