Release Date: August 13, 2024 | Director: Genndy Tartakovsky (Samurai Jack, Primal)
Starring: Adam Devine, Kathryn Hahn, Idris Elba, Fred Armisen, Bobby Moynihan
Netflix is throwing a bone to animation fans with Fixed, the R-rated adult comedy from Genndy Tartakovsky—legendary creator of Samurai Jack and Primal. After being abandoned by Warner Bros. Discovery (joining the ranks of Coyote vs. Acme and The Day the Earth Blew Up), this raucous romp found refuge at Netflix, where its unapologetically crude humor and Tartakovsky's signature style can thrive. Here's the scoop:
Premise: A Dog's Last Stand (Literally)
Bull (Adam Devine), a lovable mutt facing the ultimate indignity—neutering—embarks on a final, balls-to-the-wall adventure with his ragtag pals. His mission? Confess his love to Honey (Kathryn Hahn), the pristine show dog next door, before losing his… ahem… equipment. Think Hangover meets Lady and the Tramp, but with more pee jokes and existential dread.
Tartakovsky's Vision: Cartoony Chaos
- Style: Tartakovsky dials his trademark exaggeration to 11, blending rubber-limbed slapstick with hyper-expressive 2D animation. First-look images tease Honey's fluffy tail smothering Bull and a cast of dogs ranging from boxers (Idris Elba's Rocco) to dachshund influencers (Fred Armisen's Fetch).
- Tone: "It started as R-rated Lady and the Tramp," Tartakovsky told Netflix's Tudum, "but evolved into something wilder. We hired the best 2D animators globally to make it feel unhinged yet precise."
Voice Cast: Comedy Heavyweights
- Adam Devine (Pitch Perfect) as Bull, channeling his signature man-child charm into a dog with everything to lose.
- Kathryn Hahn (WandaVision) as Honey, balancing elegance with a hint of chaos.
- Idris Elba as Rocco, a tough-guy boxer dog—because why not?
- Fred Armisen as Fetch, a social-media-obsessed dachshund—a perfect parody of influencer culture.
Why This Matters
- Studio Shuffle Survival: Like Coyote vs. Acme, Fixed dodged corporate purgatory, proving fan and creator passion can resurrect scrapped projects.
- Tartakovsky's Pivot: Known for brooding action (Primal) and sleek minimalism (Samurai Jack), this marks his full-throttle dive into adult comedy—a playground for his love of "caricatured" absurdity.
- 2D Animation Renaissance: With Netflix backing bold 2D projects (Blue Eye Samurai, Arcane), Fixed joins the fight to keep hand-drawn madness alive.
Early Predictions
Fixed won't win Oscars for subtlety, but it's poised to be a cult hit for fans of raunchy, high-energy animation. Tartakovsky's flair for visual storytelling + a stacked comedic cast = a howling good time. Just don't watch it with your parents.
Mark Your Calendar: August 13 on Netflix. Leash optional.
First Look Images: Netflix Tudum | Trailer: Coming soon.