All Aboard for Adventure: Pets on a Train Steams into Theaters!
Get ready for an absolutely paws-itively thrilling ride because a brand-new adventure is chugging your way! The highly anticipated movie, Pets on a Train, is pulling into theaters on October 17th, promising a delightful journey filled with furry (and feathered!) friends, heartwarming moments, and plenty of laughs. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable cinematic expedition where your favorite animals take the lead!
Pets on a Train Speeds into Theaters October 17th!
Get ready for a train ride of a lifetime as Viva Kids releases the full-length trailer for the upcoming animated family film, Pets on a Train. When a crew of animal bandits embark on a fairly routine swindle, they find themselves caught up in a high-tech, professional train heist. It’s up to Falcon, a petty thief raccoon and Rex, a righteous police-dog, to save the animals stuck onboard this high-speed runway train. Pets on a Train speeds into theaters across North America on October 17.
Following its world premiere at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Pets on a Train garnered early buzz for its vibrant animation, gripping adventure, and cross-generational appeal.
“Pets on a Train delivers pure fun for all ages,” said Victor Elizalde, CEO of Viva Pictures. “We’re thrilled to bring this high-energy, heartwarming adventure to theaters. It gives families a reason to experience films together especially on the big screen.”
Pets on a Train is directed by Benoît Daffis (Pil, Terra Willy) and Jean-Christian Tassy (The Jungle Bunch: World Tour, Pil) and produced by Tat Productions (Asterix, The Jungle Bunch: World Tour, and Epic Tails).
About the Movie:
All aboard for the wildest ride of the summer! Falcon, a petty thief and high-flying raccoon, thought this would be a simple heist. Get on the train, steal the food, and get out. But when the train is unexpectedly hijacked, he joins forces with Rex, a righteous police dog, to save all cute house pets and exotic animals and stop this high-speed train before it is too late.
The film was released in France on July 2 and was met with rave reviews, with critics praising its animation, heart, and nonstop adventure:
“A captivating adventure, beautifully animated in 3D, with terrific rhythm and humor.” – Télérama
“A lively, colorful and generous animated film!” – AVoir ALire
“There’s enough action all along, with its share of twists and turns, to make for a great time!” – Le Monde
Watch the Trailer HERE!
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