A couple of sequels and remakes make up part of the lineup
for the pet and animal movies coming in 2020! Get a new calendar so you can
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Pet and Animal Movies Coming in 2020
Dolittle
Dr. John Dolittle lives in solitude behind the high walls of his lush manor in 19th-century England. His only companionship comes from an array of exotic animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when young Queen Victoria becomes gravely ill, the eccentric doctor and his furry friends embark on an epic adventure to a mythical island to find the cure.
Director: Stephen Gaghan
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Michael Sheen, Antonio Banderas, Tom Holland, Selena Gomez, Marion Cotillard, John Cena
Release Date: January 17, 2020
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic tries to navigate the complexities of life on Earth with his newfound best friend — a human named Tom Wachowski. They must soon join forces to prevent the evil Dr. Robotnik from capturing Sonic and using his powers for world domination.
Director: Jeff Fowler
Cast: James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Neal McDonough
Release Date: February 14, 2020
The Call of the Wild
Buck, a powerful dog, half St. Bernard and half sheepdog, lives on Judge Miller’s estate in California’s Santa Clara Valley. He leads a comfortable life there, but it comes to an end when men discover gold in the Klondike region of Canada and a great demand arises for strong dogs to pull sleds.
Director: Chris Sanders
Cast: Karen Gillan, Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Wes Brown
Release Date: February 21, 2020
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Despite his efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his reputation for mischief among the other rabbits. Once he adventures out of the garden Peter finds himself in a world where mischief is appreciated, but soon his family come to bring him home.
Director: Will Gluck
Cast: James Corden, Margot Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki, Daisy Ridley, Colin Moody
Release Date: April 3, 2020
Chicken Run 2
Chicken Run 2 is an upcoming stop motion animated comedy film produced by the British studio Aardman Animations in partnership with StudioCanal and Lionsgate. A sequel to 2000’s Chicken Run, the film will be directed by Sam Fell, from a screenplay by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, and story by Sam Fell.
Director: Sam Fell
Cast: Jane Horrocks, Gregory Salata, Lynn Ferguson
Release Date: June 23, 2020
Scoob
With hundreds of cases solved and adventures shared, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, most challenging mystery ever — a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global dog-pocalypse, the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone could have imagined.
Director: Tony Cervone
Cast: Zac Efron, Gina Rodriguez, Amanda Seyfried, Frank Welker, Will Forte
Release date: May 15, 2020
The One and Only Ivan
Based on the true story of a uniquely-talented gorilla and the other animals who share a communal habitat at a suburban shopping mall, The One and Only Ivan is an unforgettable tale about the beauty of friendship, the power of visualization and the significance of the place we call home.
Director: Thea Sharrock
Cast: Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren
Release Date: August 14, 2020
Clifford the Big Red Dog
A young girl’s love for a tiny puppy named Clifford, makes the dog grow to an enormous size. For 20 years, young audiences have adored Clifford and his owner Emily Elizabeth on TV. Now they can catch the Big Red Dog on the big screen for the first time in a live action-animated hybrid film.
Director: Walt Becker
Cast: Jack Whitehall, Darby Camp, Kenan Thompson, John Cleese
Release Date: November 13, 2020
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