Overview

• IFC Films and Shudder open Good Boy in theaters on October 3 in the US and October 10 in the UK after upgrading from a planned limited run following viral trailers.
• Early reviews from outlets including SlashFilm, Looper, and Dexerto praise the execution and atmosphere of the dog‑POV conceit, with some noting thin lore and pacing, and report a Rotten Tomatoes score near 95%.
• Leonberg says Indy was never genuinely upset on set, explaining that fearful reactions were created with off‑camera cues and editing, and that a look‑alike prop was used for physical moments.
• The production stretched over three years and roughly 400 shooting days to accommodate short working windows and capture authentic canine performance.
• The film is framed almost entirely from Indy’s vantage point with low‑angle shots and mostly obscured human faces, emphasizing mood and the dog‑owner bond over exhaustive backstory.