Pete Davidson & Ricky Gervais’ 2025 Superhero Movie Lands on Peacock Today
Pete Davidson’s hit animated superhero comedy film has arrived on Peacock today. Subscribers can stream Dog Man on the platform starting Thursday, July 30. The 2025 film is directed by Peter Hastings and features Davidson alongside Ricky Gervais in main roles.
DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures have brought this highly successful graphic novel series to life. Further, the voice of the title role is performed by Hastings himself. Along with Davidson and Gervais, the voice cast includes Isla Fisher, Lil Rel Howery, Poppy Liu, Stephen Root, and Billy Boyd.
What is Pete Davidson & Ricky Gervais’ superhero movie about?
Dog Man tells the story of a loyal police dog and his human officer as they both suffer serious injuries during a dangerous mission. Doctors save them through an unusual operation that mends them into one hero, creating Dog Man.
While protecting the city, Dog Man encounters Petey the cat villain (voiced by Pete Davidson), who is cunning and sly. Another character he encounters is the mighty fish Flippy (voiced by Ricky Gervais), whose telekinetic powers bring new challenges. The story combines superhero action, funny moments, and a message about friendship and family.
During its theatrical release, the film gained positive reactions for its fast-paced storytelling and colorful animation. In its review, ComingSoon noted, “Dog Man overwhelms you with energy and a fast pace. The film starts off with an action sequence that quickly culminates in the creation of our canine hero. This is the type of movie that never stops. It’s always giving you a new visual gag or something new to look at.”
Dog Man had a strong run at the North American box office during its theatrical run. As per Box Office Mojo, it went on to earn $97.97 million domestically (U.S. and Canada) and $146.08 million worldwide. About 67% of its total revenue came from the domestic market. It also opened to $36 million in its first weekend, making it the biggest opening weekend of 2025 at the time.
Source: Comingsoon.net