Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Rocky’s Cat-astrophe: First Look at New 'PAW Patrol' Special, Premiering Jan. 30 on Nickelodeon

PAW Patrol continues to be a top-rated powerhouse in preschool entertainment filled with memorable stories and meaningful lessons, and there's a lot in store for our favorite search-and-rescue pups in 2026, including the brand new hour-long special Rocky’s Cat-astrophe, set to premiere on Friday, January 30 at 10:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

Animated characters Rocky a dog wearing a cap and a purple kitten with a bow depicting a scene from 'Paw Patrol'
Photo: Nickelodeon

In Rocky’s Cat-astrophe, our favorite mixed-breed Eco pup, Rocky, takes the lead in this new hour-long adventure. When Mayer Humdinger's scheme goes awry, the home of junkyard kitten Percy ends up in shambles. Rocky, out of the kindness of his heart, invites the kitty to stay at the Lookout overnight. Despite Ryder’s offer to work as a team to watch the “zippy kitty”, Rocky’s determined to take the lead and says he’s got this.


Little does he know what a handful the mischievous kitten will be. While Rocky’s heart's in the right place, he learns a valuable lesson that even heroes with the best of intentions sometimes need to ask for help. The hour-long episode teaches teamwork, kindness, and problem-solving through a fun, preschool-friendly adventure.

To celebrate Rocky embarking on his first solo rescue mission, Nickelodeon has unveiled a PAWsome first look at the all-new PAW Patrol special, which you can check out in the video clips above and below, courtesy of Parents!


“Get ready for a heartwarming and action-packed PAW Patrol adventure!,” said Laura Clunie, Senior Vice President of Spin Master Entertainment, the global entertainment company behind the series.
“This hour-long special puts our favorite eco-pup, Rocky, in the spotlight as he sets out on a rescue, leading him to bite off a little more than he can chew. What unfolds is a powerful story that shows that even the mightiest heroes need to ask for help sometimes—in fact, it is one of the bravest things you can do.”

Animated scene showing Rocky from 'PAW Patrol' in front of a recycling truck with a small mouse on top
Photo: Nickelodeon

Exciting Year Ahead for the Pups

This new special is the latest in a series of five hour-long specials announced last May. Each special centers on a different character from the Paw Patrol universe. In the Fall special, Valiente: A Tracker Story, pup Tracker and his caretaker, Carlos, recruit Ryder and the rest of the Paw Patrol to take on a new villain. During the holiday season, we followed Rubble in A PAW Patrol Christmas as he saves the holiday when Humdinger tries to take all the gifts from Santa for himself. 

PAW Patrol has a global audience, reaching 180 territories and being translated into 22 languages. With the remaining hour-long specials forthcoming, a brand-new season on the horizon, new episodes of spin-off Rubble & Crew, and a third feature film set to be released this summer, preschoolers around the world have a lot to be excited for.

PAW Patrol fans can stream full PAW Patrol episodes and movies, including The Mighty Movie, on Paramount+. Try it today at ParamountPlus.com.

Shop all things PAW Patrol on the official Paramount Shop.

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Originally published: January 28, 2026.

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