Cineplex Pictures has partnered with ICON Creative Studios to bring audiences Charlie the Wonderdog, a heartwarming new family adventure starring Owen Wilson, opening in theatres nationwide on January 16, 2026. When Danny’s family dog discovers he has superpowers, Charlie sets out to fulfill his destiny and protect the people he loves — only to learn that real heroism comes from courage, kindness, and believing in yourself.
“ICON Creative is extremely thankful and appreciative for Cineplex Pictures’ distribution of Charlie the Wonderdog in Canada,” said Shea Wageman, ICON Creative’s CEO and the film’s Director. “Their approach to working with filmmakers, and their love for films, is unsurpassed, and we’re fortunate they saw the audience potential of our film’s story.”
Charlie the Wonderdog (95 minutes) is produced by Canadian based production company ICON Creative Studios. Charlie the Wonderdog was directed, written, and produced by Shea Wageman, written by Raul Inglis and Steve Ball, Production Designed by Geoff Taylor, Original Score by Petteri Sainio. with original music by Bryan Adams, produced by Jennifer Rogan and Carson Loveday, and executive produced by Michael Balfry, Carson Loveday, and Bahar Dehghanian.
About Cineplex Pictures
Cineplex Pictures, a division of Cineplex, is a Canadian film distributor specializing in theatrical releases across various genres. Past releases include The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, The Queen of My Dreams, John Wick: Chapter 4, and The Boy and the Heron, with upcoming titles such as Now You See Me: Now You Don’t and The Housemaid, among others.
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