Up‘s squirrel-loving Dug and his owner/friend Carl are opening a new chapter in their lives in the animated short “Carl’s Date,” set to premiere in front of Disney and Pixar’s Elemental. The teaser trailer for the short shows Dug attempting to help Carl figure out what is expected on his first date since Ellie’s death.
“Carl’s Date” is the final entry in the Dug Days shorts series and marks beloved actor Ed Asner’s last acting gig before he passed away on August 29, 2021 at the age of 91. “Carl’s Date” writer and director Bob Peterson, a two-time Oscar nominee for Up and Finding Nemo, once again lends his voice to the adorably goofy Dug.
Elemental and “Carl’s Date” premiere in theaters on June 16, 2023.
The Plot: “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.
