Carl Fredricksen 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.
Carl's Date is a 2023 American animated short film produced by Pixar Animation Studios, written and directed by Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins. It is the sixth and final entry in the Dug Days series and the final installment of the Up franchise, and stars the voices of Ed Asner and Peterson. The short film follows Carl Fredricksen (Asner), who reluctantly goes on his first date since his late wife Ellie's death, but has no idea how dating works. Originally scheduled to premiere on Disney+, Carl's Date instead premiered in theaters on June 16, 2023, along with Pixar's Elemental.
