Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite (2020): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite is a 2020 action comedy directed by Sean McNamara, starring Callum Seagram Airlie as Max, Sarah Giles and John Murphy. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $5.3 million worldwide on a $5 million budget. Its Echo Score is 25/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Sean McNamara
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite About?
The premise of Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ten years after the establishment of the Great Truce, a sophisticated system maintaining peace between cats and dogs, a tech-savvy villain disrupts the balance. By hacking into wireless networks and exploiting frequencies only animals can hear, he incites a renewed conflict. Now, a group of rookie agents must rely on their natural instincts to restore harmony and end the global battle between cats and dogs.
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pet
- cat
- dog
- numbered sequel
- third part
- stand alone sequel
- 10 years later
- direct to video sequel to theatrical movie
- secret agent
- animal as protagonist
- talking animal
- punctuation in title
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- ampersand in title
- colon in title
- calling someone dude
- animal hero
- risk assessment
- animal in title
- third in series
- eviction notice
- dog in title
- cat in title
- seattle washington
- reference to eddie vedder
- reference to roger federer
- reference to gwen stefani
- songwriting
- girl plays a guitar
- elevator
- bobble hat
- reference to scooby doo
- reference to snoopy
- reference to garfield the cat
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- calling someone honey
- calling someone kiddo
- tennis player
- tennis practice
- domineering mother
- slacker father
- character says i love you
- popcorn
- dog watches tv
- cat watches tv
- pet shop
- ice cream truck
- dog wears sunglasses
- sitting on a park bench
- sleeping on a park bench
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite Cast & Characters
Callum Seagram Airlie leads the cast as Max, with Sarah Giles as Zoe and John Murphy as Ollie. Directed by Sean McNamara; 32 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sean McNamara
- Callum Seagram Airlie as Max
- Sarah Giles as Zoe
- John Murphy as Ollie
- Garry Chalk as Old Ed (voice)
Also Starring in Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite
· 28 more- Michael Daingerfield Duke (voice)
- George Lopez Pablo the Parrot (voice)
- Sunni Westbrook Snarky Tarantula (voice)
- Edwin Perez Other Dogs 1 and 2
- Andrea Libman Fish (voice)
- Max Greenfield Roger the Dog (voice)
- Melissa Rauch Gwen the Cat (voice)
- Lauren K. Robek Susan
- Paul Dobson Zeke (voice)
- Andy Thompson Paw Street Market Manager
- Ian Hanlin K9 Shepard (voice)
- Kareem Malcolm Coach
- Noel Johansen Schnauzer (voice)
- James Rha Veterinarian
- Natalie von Rotsburg Pablo’s New Mom
- Princess Davis Student Reporter
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- Ingrid Nilson Shelly the Frog (voice)
- Michael Meneer News Reporter
- Megan Peta Hill Siri (voice)
- Christina Lewall Shaggy Dog (voice)
- Ava Kelders Kid 2
- Pauline Newstone Sis
- Jojo Ahenkorah Records Executive
- Matt Afonso Slacker Employee
- Akiz Aguma Lost Little Boy
- Ryan Jefferson Booth Maintenance Man
- Teague Higgins Terrified Teen
- Maya Victoria Mateo Kid 1
More from Sean McNamara
More films directed by Sean McNamara, best-rated first: Soul on Fire, Soul Surfer, Spare Parts and The Miracle Season.
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 25/100, strongest in rewatch factor (35) and weakest in story & flow (15).
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite Echo Score Breakdown
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite delivers a largely uninspired entry that fails to build on its predecessors. Critics and audiences note sub‑par production values, a thin plot, and humor that falls short of expectations, limiting its appeal to very young viewers. While live animals provide occasional visual interest, the overall execution feels like a low‑budget cash grab. Consequently, the film offers minimal lasting appeal or rewatch value.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 20
In terms of art and craft, the film shows noticeable shortcomings. Reviewers highlight cheap CGI, especially the grotesque animal mouth effects, and a limited visual budget that hampers action sequences. Production design is described as minimal, with few standout set pieces or editing choices. The overall technical execution feels rudimentary, contributing to a weak cinematic presentation.
- Character & Emotion 25
When it comes to character and emotion, both human and animal performances are deemed uneven. Critics mention flat human acting and a lack of depth, while the live animals are briefly praised as a rare positive. The dialogue is considered weak, and character continuity from earlier films is absent, resulting in an overall limited emotional resonance.
- Story & Flow 15
Story and flow are identified as the film's most problematic area. Reviewers describe the plot as dull, incoherent, and disconnected from previous installments. Pacing is erratic, humor and adventure are described as stripped away, and originality is lacking. The narrative offers little engagement, leaving audiences with a sense of an unfinished or cash‑grab focused sequel.
- Sensory Experience 30
Sensory experience receives mixed feedback. While the use of real animals provides occasional visual interest, the overall soundtrack and sound design are unremarkable. Visual style suffers from low‑budget CGI and limited action, leading to a plain aesthetic. The sensory elements do not significantly elevate the film, resulting in a modest but not entirely negative impression.
- Rewatch Factor 35
Rewatch factor is limited to a narrow pediatric audience. Critics note the film functions as a minor holiday diversion for young children, but offers little for older viewers. User comments suggest occasional amusement for kids, yet the weak humor and thin storyline hinder repeat viewings. Overall, the movie lacks enduring appeal beyond a single casual viewing.
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite Plot Summary
What happens in Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A Border Collie named Roger and a cat named Gwen are both secret agents for an organization known as F.A.R.T. (Furry Animals Rivalry Termination). Their mission is to covertly protect and save the world, all while remaining undetected by humans. This unlikely partnership stems from the Great Truce, a decade-long agreement that has quelled the age-old animosity between dogs and cats. Roger, who was once a courageous field agent, now leads a quieter life working behind a desk. Both he and Gwen share a home in the same building in the suburbs of Seattle, where their human friends, Max and Zoe, reside.
Full summary
The whole story of Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite, scene by scene
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite Box Office & Budget
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite grossed $5.3 million worldwide on a $5 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$5.3M
1.1× its budget
- International
- $5.3M
- Budget
- $5M
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite.
How Well Do You Know Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What breed of dog is the main canine protagonist Roger?
Cars in Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite
17 cars on screen, including the Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Junior and the 2009 MINI Cooper Cabrio.
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2017 Tesla Model X Minor role
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Como perros y gatos 3: ¡Todos a una!” and “Como perros y gatos: La patrulla unida”.
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- Como perros y gatos 3: ¡Todos a una!
- Como perros y gatos: La patrulla unida
- Como perros y gatos 3: ¡Patas unidas!
- Comme Chiens & Chats 3: Patte dans la Patte!
- Cães e Gatos 3: Peludos Unidos!
- Chiens et Chats 3: Patte dans la Patte
- Cats & Dogs 3 - Pfoten vereint!
- Σαν τον Σκύλο με τη Γάτα 3
- Kutyák és macskák 3: A mancs parancs
- Cani e gatti 3: zampe unite
- Cães e Gatos 3: Patas Unidas!
- Como perros y gatos 3: Patas unidas
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- Cats and Dogs 3: Paws Unite
- 캣츠 앤 독스 3: 퍼스 유나이트
- Som hund och katt 3: Nu tassar vi igen
- Como Cães e Gatos 3 - Peludos Unidos
- כלבים נגד חתולים 3 : יחידת הכפות
- Como perros y gatos 3: Patitas unidas
- 猫狗大战3：爪爪集结！
- 貓狗大戰3：毛小孩大聯盟！
- Comme Chiens et Chats 3 : Patte dans la Patte
- Psy i koty 3: Łapa w łapę
- Кошки против собак 3: Лапы, объединяйтесь
- Par kaķiem un suņiem 3
- Som Hund og Katt 3: Potevenner
- Кішки проти собак 3: Лапи, об’єднуйтеся
- Kediler ve Köpekler 3: Pati Birliği
- Chats et Chiens 3 : Patte dans la Patte
- Mačky a psy 3: Labky na to!
- Σαν το Σκύλο με τη Γάτα 3
- Kuin kissat ja koirat: Käpälät kimppaan
- Cani e gatti 3 - Zampe unite
- Kutyák és macskák 3. - A mancs parancs
- Câini și pisici 3: Lăbuțe unite
- Hund og Kat imellem 3: Sammenhold giver pote
- 貓狗鬥3番：毛小孩大聯盟！
- Đại Chiến Chó Mèo: Đoàn Kết
- สงครามพยัคฆ์ร้ายขนปุย 3 แก๊งค์สี่ขาจัดเต็ม
- Katės ir šunys 3: Letenos vienijasi
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Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite?
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite released?
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite was released on September 15, 2020.
Who directed Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite?
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite was directed by Sean McNamara.
More films by Sean McNamara Who is in the cast of Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite?
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite stars Callum Seagram Airlie as Max, Sarah Giles as Zoe and John Murphy as Ollie, among 32 credited actors.
How much did Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite make at the box office?
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite grossed $5.3 million worldwide on a budget of $5 million.
Does Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite have a post-credit scene?
No. Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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