🚂🐾Pets on a Train (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date, Review & Where to Watch – A High-Speed Adventure with Heart and Humor

All aboard! The runaway animated adventure Pets on a Train (internationally known as Falcon Express) is pulling into UK and Irish cinemas soon, bringing with it a whirlwind of action, comedy, and furry heroics. After premiering at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2025 and releasing in France this summer, the film is ready to steam across borders with its mix of thrills, laughs, and heartfelt friendship.

🦝 The Story – A Heist on Rails

When a ragtag crew of animal bandits set out for a routine swindle, they never expected to get tangled in a high-tech train heist. Suddenly, hundreds of animals find themselves trapped on a runaway locomotive, with danger at every turn.

At the center of this chaos is:

• Falcon (voiced by Damien Ferrette), a sly raccoon and petty thief whose instincts for survival are tested in ways he never imagined.

• Rex (Hervé Jolly), a noble police dog sworn to justice.

Together—though they couldn’t be more different—they must join forces to stop Hans (Frantz Confiac), a vengeful badger bent on revenge, before disaster strikes.

As Falcon quips in one tense moment: “I steal for a living, but today… I’m stealing back our future.”

🎭 Voice Cast – The Heroes and Villains

• Damien Ferrette as Falcon – the quick-witted raccoon thief.

• Hervé Jolly as Rex – the righteous police dog with a heart of gold.

• Kaycie Chase as Maguy – an adventurous spirit who refuses to give up hope.

• Frantz Confiac as Hans – the badger whose vendetta threatens everyone.

• Emmanuel Garijo as Randy

• Nicolas Marié as Rico

• Sébastien Desjours as Croquette

• Stéphane Ronchewski as Victor

Each character adds a unique flavor to this thrilling ride—whether it’s comic relief, sharp wit, or sheer menace.

🎬 Behind the Train – The Creators

Directed by Benoît Daffis and Jean-Christian Tassy, and written by David Alaux, Éric Tosti, and Jean-François Tosti, the film comes from TAT Productions—the French studio beloved for its bold, family-friendly adventures (Pil’s Adventures, The Jungle

Bunch).

With a budget of €12.5 million, the film blends high-octane set pieces with slapstick comedy and heartfelt themes about teamwork, redemption, and finding courage in unexpected places.

🎶 Music & Visuals

Scored by Le Feste Antonacci, the film pulses with adrenaline during action-packed sequences while delivering playful, quirky notes for comedic beats. Paired with TAT Productions’ vivid animation style, the world of Pets on a Train feels alive—every chase, tumble, and showdown bursting with energy.

📅 Release Dates

• World Premiere: Annecy International Animation Film Festival – June 12, 2025

• France: July 2, 2025

• United States: October 17, 2025 (via Viva Pictures)

• UK & Ireland: Coming Soon (via Altitude Films)

🐕 Why You Should Hop Aboard

Pets on a Train isn’t just a kids’ comedy—it’s a universal story of unlikely partnerships and second chances. Falcon and Rex’s reluctant alliance gives the film its heart, while the zany supporting cast keeps the laughter rolling.

Think Zootopia meets Mission: Impossible—with fur, claws, and tails.

As Rex declares mid-rescue: “Justice doesn’t wait for the next stop.”

🎟️ Final Stop

With its mix of fast-paced thrills, witty humor, and heartwarming themes, Pets on a Train is set to become a family favorite this autumn. Whether you’re a child, a parent, or simply a fan of clever animated adventures, this ride is worth the ticket.

🚂🐾 Buckle up, because when the train leaves the station, the only thing faster than the runaway engine will be your laughter.