One of Pixar's most beloved movies is getting a follow-up in the form of a short movie, which is to screen alongside the studio's upcoming movie "Elemental".
The movie titled, "Carl's Date", which is based on 2009's "Up", will see Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) and Dug (Bob Peterson) return to tackle their biggest challenge yet: preparing Carl for his first date since the death of his late wife Ellie.
Ellie played a significant role in the 2009 movie; despite her passing taking place in the film's introduction prior to the story's main events, her presence can be felt throughout the movie as Carl continues to struggle with the pain of losing his wife.
The movie's opening sequence, which documents the couple’s relationship, remains one of the film's most well-remembered, and saddest, scenes, introducing themes of love and grief which are dealt with within the film. With Carl establishing a newfound family in Dug and well-meaning boy scout Russell (Jordan Nagai) by the end of Up, Carl's Date will see the grumpy-but-lovable widower continue to discover life after love.
A synopsis for the movie reads: "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."
"Up" got its first follow-up in a sequel series, Dug's Day, which premiered on Disney+ in 2021 and followed Carl's new canine companion in five shorts as he settled into his new life in the suburbs.
Now, with the focus back on Carl, the new follow-up comes packaged alongside "Elemental", marking a return to Pixar's tradition of pairing its feature films with animated shorts on the big screen.
The new short is the first to do so since "Bao", which came before screenings of "Incredibles 2" back in 2018.
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