New Trailer Released for Universal's 'Dolittle' Starring Robert Downey Jr.

New Trailer Released for Universal’s ‘Dolittle’ Starring Robert Downey Jr. They say he’s just not a people person, but people are loving the new trailer for Universal’s Dolittle, previously titled The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle.

Unlike the Eddie Murphy Dolittle franchise by 20th Century Fox, The new iteration of Dr. Dolittle from Universal takes us back a simpler time with daring adventures. “After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.”

He’s just not a people person. #DolittleMovie pic.twitter.com/NXJxOytqyH

— Dolittle (@DolittleMovie) October 12, 2019

Universal shared a new poster and trailer for the upcoming film, set to premiere in theaters in early 2020.

The doctor (Robert Downey Jr.) is joined on his quest by a young, self-appointed apprentice (Dunkirk‘s Harry Collett) and a raucous coterie of animal friends, including an anxious gorilla (Oscar^®winner Rami Malek), an enthusiastic but bird-brained duck (Oscar^®winner Octavia Spencer), a bickering duo of a cynical ostrich (The Big Sick‘s Kumail Nanjiani) and an upbeat polar bear (John Cena, Bumblebee) and a headstrong parrot (Oscar^® winner Emma Thompson), who serves as Dolittle’s most trusted advisor and confidante.

The film also stars Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen (The Queen) and Oscar^®winner Jim Broadbent and features additional voice performances from Oscar^®winner Marion Cotillard, Frances de la Tour, Carmen Ejogo, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez, Tom Holland, and Craig Robinson.

Check out the official trailer for Universal Pictures Dolittle coming to theaters January 17, 2020:

Dolittle is directed by Academy Award^® winner Stephen Gaghan (Syriana, Traffic), produced by Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum under their Roth/Kirschenbaum Films (Alice in Wonderland, Maleficent) and Susan Downey (Sherlock Holmes franchise, The Judge) for Team Downey. The film is executive produced by Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Bradshaw (The Mummy, Maleficent) and Zachary Roth (Maleficent: Mistress of Evil).

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for all things RDJ!

Photo Credit: Universal

Please note: some posts may contain affiliate links which means our team could earn money if you purchase products from our site

Let our friends at Destinations to Travel help you book your next Disney Vacation. They are the preferred Travel Agency of Chip and Company and Disney Addicts, and who we use ourselves.

Get started below for your FREE No Obligation Quote.

Book With our friends at Destinations to Travel

Who is your Travel Agent?(Required)

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Destination(Required)

# of Adults(Required)

# of Children(Required)

Check-in-Date(Required)

Check-out-Date(Required)

Comments, Questions or Special Requests

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

For the BEST in Disney, Universal, Dollywood, and SeaWorld Theme Park News, Entertainment, Merchandise & More follow us on, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Don't forget to check out the Chip and Company Radio Network too!

Written by:

Kaitlyn 3,093 Posts

Kaitlyn is a writer, painter, and artist based just north of Baltimore, Maryland. She is a previous participant in the Disney College Program and has years of experience with Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts and with Universal Orlando Resort. Her and her big 'Ohana are frequent visitors to the parks and resorts and she is always up for another trip to visit her favorite castles! Kaitlyn is the News & Entertainment Writer for Chip and Company and is passionate about writing and storytelling.

View All Posts

Follow Me :