Carl Fredricksen is coming to float into our hearts again as the main character behind the fan-favorite Up will return in a new short film that will play in front of the upcoming Elemental. The all-new short, Carl’s Date, returns to the studio’s tradition of pairing its feature films with animated shorts on the big screen.
Carl’s Date will follow Carl as he reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl’s pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends—if you’re a dog.
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The short is written and directed by Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins. Check out the trailer below…
Opening exclusively in theaters June 16 in front of Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental,” the all-new short marks a return to the studio’s tradition of pairing its feature films with animated shorts on the big screen. Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins, “Carl’s Date” goes home with Carl Fredricksen (voice of Ed Asner) and his lovable talking dog, Dug (voice of Peterson), who were introduced in Pixar’s Oscar®-winning feature “Up.” Moviegoers will catch up with Carl as he reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly, has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl’s pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends—if you’re a dog.
Watch the all-new short film Disney and Pixar’s Carl’s Date, only in theaters with Elemental.
