‘Marmaduke’: Animated Movie with Pete Davidson Coming to Netflix in May 2022

Marmaduke, the animated film featuring J.K. Simmons and Shelby Young, will be available on Netflix in selected regions, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada in May 2022.

Andrews McMeel Entertainment & Legacy Classics produced the feature film, which runs to 88 minutes. It features the dog competing and training for the Westminster Championship.

Here’s the official synopsis of the upcoming movie:

“Marmaduke epitomises the overgrown lapdog, with an irascible streak and a penchant for mischief tempered bye a deep sense of love and responsibility for his family. This time, he gets involved with the world of elite dog shows, dramatic divas, and hilarious rivalries.”

Based on a newspaper comic strip from 1954, the movie now features a Marmaduke family with their Great Dane. Brad Anderson created it and it continues to be used today.

Twentieth Century Fox released a 2010 comedy adaptation of this comic strip. The film was live-action and featured Owen Wilson, Emma Stone, George Lopez, and others.

The original release date for the animated feature film was 2020, but it was delayed due to the worldwide pandemic. Marmaduke will now be available on Netflix as a Netflix Original in several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, on May 6, 2022. It is expected that the movie will also be released theatrically in certain regions.

Mark A.Z. is Marmaduke's director. Dippé, Matt Philip Whelan, and Youngki Lee.

Who’s voicing in Marmaduke?

Pictured (L-R): Pete Davidson, J.K. Simmons, David Koecher

Pete Davidson, a SNL actor, plays the title role of Marmaduke.

J.K. Simmons plays the role Zeus in Wiplash and Spider-Man, David Koechner plays Phil (Anchorman on The Office, The Office), Shelby Young voices Shantrelle. Julie Nathanson voices Dottie. Erin Fitzgerald voices Barbara (Ask the Storybots).

Other voices you’ll hear throughout include Tania Gunadi, Stephen Stanton, Brian Hull, Andrew Morgado, and Terri Douglas.

Legacy Classics also stated that they are developing a TV series using the IP. Whether that heads to Netflix like the movie now is unclear although it’s thought that this film is the first part of a “re-launch of the MARMADUKE brand, with more films, TV series and merchandise planned.”

Marmaduke will be available on Netflix May 20, 2022. Comment below.