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Genndy Tartakovsky’s R-Rated Dog Comedy ‘Fixed’ Debuts on Netflix August 13

Netflix’s rescue of the shelved film received praise in recent interviews by its director and star-studded cast

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Overview

  • Fixed follows Bull, an un-neutered dog determined to cram one last night of anarchic freedom into his final hours and premieres on Netflix on August 13 following Annecy and Fantasia showings
  • Genndy Tartakovsky defended his choice to preserve a bold hand-drawn style and a provocative climax sequence despite executive pressure to tone them down
  • Adam Devine, Kathryn Hahn and Idris Elba led a star-studded voice cast that expressed relief after Netflix intervened following Warner Bros. shelving the project in 2024
  • In recent interviews, cast members joked about burning Hollywood down over the film’s near-cancellation, underscoring what was at stake for adult animation talent
  • A Guardian review praised the nostalgia and emotional core of the animation while cautioning that its relentless shock-value humor can wear thin