DadToons Reviews animated television and movies from all eras

Journey back in time with us to the long forgotten year of 2016 when Moana was in theaters. Look back with dads Matt and Braden at the original Disney movie as we prepare to go see the live action Moana remake in a couple days. Join us for all our silliest Nitpicks, funnest Fun Facts, and our crazy predictions for Moana 2026. 00:00 - Revisiting Moana (2016) 02:06 - The Musker & Clemens Disney...

Dads Matt and Braden are back for a Toy Story 5 SPOILER SPECIAL, this time in person, fresh out of the theater. Did this movie exceed our expectations? Did Pixar finally ruin the franchise? Are Woody and Bo Peep more than 'just friends' this go-around? Does Woody need to be in this movie at all? We discuss every detail of the movie and deliver our spiciest Nitpicks, funnest Fun Facts, and...

Dads Matt and Braden are back reacting to the newly released SHREK 5 Teaser Trailer and breaking it down shot by shot. We let ya know what we liked, what we hated, and what we anticipate for the movie based on this first look at it! Is Shrek too weird looking in 4K? Is Eddie Murphy's Donkey JUST annoying now? Will the Gingerbread Man's gumdrop BBL carry this entire film on it's back? A...

We watched Masters of the Universe 2026 and came out of the movie with two very different opinions! Is it actually GOOD? Is it BAD? Did Jared Leto once again curse a movie to not make money at the box office, or is this the film that's going to turn his streak around?? Watch along as Matt and Braden argue over the merits of this movie and find common ground in the places we least expected. Who...

The legal battle of the century is finally here! We are analyzing the official trailer for Coyote Vs ACME, the highly anticipated Looney Tunes movie that was almost shelved forever for tax write-offs. In this breakdown, we look at the new 3D cel-shaded animation style, dive deep into each shot and theorize our best guesses on the actual plot of the movie. What's the REAL story ACME has been tr...

StarFox, Bowser Jr, Rosalina and *SPOILER*! Matt and Rolando break down the Super Mario Galaxy Movie from front to back as we try to understand our own feelings on the movie. Is it a SOULLESS cash grab?? Is it a movie that only caters to kids? Is it a movie that Mario fans will actually appreciate, or will they hate it? Are the endless Easter eggs more than just nostalgia bait? These are only some...

Mamma mia! We just saw the Super Mario Galaxy movie and we’re breaking down everything you need to know before you head to the theater! Whether you’re a die-hard Nintendo fan who grew up with the NES or a parent looking for the perfect family outing, we’ve got your spoiler-free verdict. From the stunning animation, to the endless stream of Easter eggs from Super Mario Sunshine, Odyssey, and the or...

In this episode of DadToons, Matt sits down with director Ricard Cussó to discuss the journey of bringing the beloved book The Pout-Pout Fish (2026) to the big screen starring Nick Offerman, Jordin Sparks, Amy Sedaris, and Nina Oyama. Ricard dives deep into the creative process of independent animation at Cosmic Dino Studios in Brisbane. He illustrates the massive challenge of turning a 10-page pi...

We just got back from seeing Pixar's newest movie, HOPPERS, and we have some thoughts! Is it better than Elio? Matt and Braden of DadToons Reviews break down why this might be the best Pixar film since Turning Red and how it compares to the emotional gut punch of a movie like Pixar's Up. Chapters: 00:00 Pixar's Best Since Turning Red 00:35 A Comedy-Forward Masterpiece 01:05 Emotional H...

Dads Matt and Braden react to the first full trailer for Toy Story 5 and break it down scene by scene, analyzing each shot in effort to uncover the plot of the upcoming movie! Will our theories and predictions turn out to be correct? Or did somebody poison the waterhole? Watch along and see if you agree with our takes! Chapters: 00:00 Intro / Toy Story 5 Trailer Drop 00:35 Opening Wedding Scene 01...

We're reviewing the new 2026 animated movie GOAT, produced by Steph Curry and Sony Pictures Animation. Is this the best sports movie since Space Jam? Matt and Braden are BACK with deep spoiler-y insights on Sony Pictures Animation's newest movie - Steph Curry's GOAT. We dive into our favorite elements of the movie, get down and dirty into the nitpicks, deliver some fantastic FUN FACTS,...

A movie with baskets and balls that's not technically about basketball! Is it good? Is it BAAAAD? (Goat joke). Should you see it in the theater? Matt and Braden give a quick spoiler-free overview and their thoughts on Sony Pictures Animation's latest film, GOAT produced by Stephan Curry. Full Spoiler Review Link:Coming soon! Follow us! https://instagram.com/dadtoonsshow/ https://tiktok.com...

Only 3 MONTHS after Elio's theatrical release, we're finally bringing you our full unfiltered spoiler thoughts on Pixar's official biggest theatrical bomb ever. It's finally on Disney Plus, if you haven't canceled your account go watch it, then join us for our FULL spoiler discussion here! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:30 First impressions 05:10 Similar movie tropes 07:48 Is it funn...

Matt and Braden get into the nitty gritty discussion of the King of the Hill Hulu revival, Season 14. They talk all the details including the plots, recasting, favorite episodes, love interests, character arcs, Bobby being an absolute DAWG, Nitpicks, Fun Facts and more! As well as even more connections to Joel Cohen's classic film Garfield the Movie. Join us for yet another fun-filled spoiler...

I tell you hwat! Dads Matt and Braden watched the entire Season 14 and have a lot of thoughts about this here fancy new revival of King of the Hill on Hulu. Is this reboot a needless rehash? Is it too topical? Is it a lazy cashgrab? We'll give you ALL of our Spoiler-Free thoughts so you can decide whether or not you want to spend your time watching it, or catching up with the latest episode of Bac...

We saw the Fantastic 4: First Steps. Are the superhero movie tides starting to turn? Is Braden finally warming up to A-list actors in wacky costumes saving the day from giant blue lasers? And does it satisfy the eternal cravings of Matt’s encyclopedic Marvel Comics knowledge? Let’s find out. Chapters: 00:00 First Impressions 01:08 Retro Aesthetic 01:40 Jack Kirby Tribute 02:44 Galactus 03:32 Silve...

We just saw James Gunn's #Superman #movie! Should you see it? Should you take your kids? That's what we're here to answer! This is Braden's first ever exposure to a Superman feature film, so you get to hear the perspective of somebody who has seen MOST comic book movies along with that of somebody who has seen VERY LITTLE superhero films. What did we think? You'll have to click...

BREAKING NEWS! Reprising his breakout SNL role as the live action Cat in the Hat - it's BILL HADER! Two dads react to the very first trailer of this animated feature length movie coming out in February 2026 and do a full trailer breakdown, pointing out any and all possible plot lines that we can gather from this first look. Are you excited for Bill Hader's greatest role yet? Which Mike Mye...

Here we go, finally you can hear our full thoughts on How to Train Your Dragon Live Action 2025! Was it great? Was it a bust? Did we prefer the original or the remake? Dads Matt and Braden get into all the nitty gritty details of the latest cartoon remake and compare it with the competition in theaters right now! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:09 First Impressions 03:23 Remakes: Changing VS Expanding 05...

Is #Elio a mid-tier #pixar movie? Is it fantastic and better than the previous Pixar films? Matt and Braden just got out of the theater and are here to let you know whether you should spend your hard-earned money in the theater, wait for streaming, or just not see it at all. Do you think Elio will be good? Sound off here! Chapters:00:00 Intro00:50 Braden's Thoughts01:50 Matt's Thoughts03:5...

That's how you do it, #Disney! That's how you faithfully adapt a remake of a beloved animated franchise! Zero spoilers here - just find out whether or not we think you should see #howtotrainyourdragon #liveaction #remake in our quick 4 minute #review #dreamworks #httydFollow us!https://instagram.com/dadtoonsshow/https://tiktok.com/@dadtoons

The Dads revisit How To Train Your Dragon 2010 in anticipation of the new live action movie by returning director Dean Deblois releasing this week in theaters. We get into all the details nitty and gritty, list off our biggest nitpicks, our favorite moments, and learn some tasty fun facts along the way as we assess the biggest question! Does this film work and how does it hold up against the other...

You just walked out of the theater seeing Lilo & Stitch 2025 ready to hear about all the little tasty details of the movie - we're here to talk all about the spoilers! What did Braden love? What did Matt hate? Is it a 3 to 4 or is it more of an 8? We're not gonna say it all here in the description, so buckle up and watch DadToons Spoiler Edition. (00:00) Intro (02:50) Matt's Synops...

Should you go see Lilo & Stitch? After reviewing the original Lilo and Stitch (2002) in great depth last week, Matt and Braden saw the live action remake in theaters on preview night, only having seen the trailers and previews #disney had officially released. In this video, we give you a #SpoilerFree #review from two different viewpoints of two different dads. #DadToons #AnimationHistory #Cart...

23 years ago, Disney's unique animated sci-fi comedy movie Lilo and Stitch made a bad impression on young Braden, and a great impression on little Matt. Which point of view was the right one? Does Lilo and Stitch actually suck? Or is it possibly the best animated movie of all time? Join DadToons as we look at Lilo & Stitch 23 Years Later!