A Dog's Journey May 2026

Finds 11-year-old C.J. and helps her navigate a lonely childhood marked by her mother's alcoholism.

The story begins with Bailey living contentedly on a Michigan farm with his "boy" Ethan and Ethan's wife, Hannah. When their young granddaughter, Clarity June (C.J.), is taken away by her neglectful mother, Gloria, a dying Ethan asks Bailey to find and protect C.J. in his next lives. Bailey’s Reincarnations A Dog's Journey

As voiced by Josh Gad, Bailey fulfills this promise through several distinct lives: Finds 11-year-old C

A Dog's Journey (2019) is a heartwarming family drama that follows the multi-life odyssey of a devoted canine soul named Bailey. Directed by Gail Mancuso and based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron, the film serves as a direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose (2017). Core Premise and Plot When their young granddaughter, Clarity June (C

Lives with a gas station owner and briefly encounters an adult C.J. while she is traveling.

Reconnects with C.J. in New York City, helping her overcome stage fright as a musician and reuniting her with her childhood best friend, Trent. Key Themes

Critics from The Guardian and Roger Ebert highlight the film's heavy emotional beats, touching on serious topics such as: Review: A Dog's Journey • Flixist