Search Party: Where's PawPaw?(2026)

Name: Search Party: Where's PawPaw?
Director: Victoria Monai Richards
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Released: Nov 13, 2026
Cast: Victoria Monai Richards, Nijah Brenea, Daisy Fernandez, Tichina Arnold

Atlas Distribution Company

PG
Rated PG for violence, rude/suggestive humor, some language and a drug reference.
1h 42m

Release Date: Nov 13, 2026

After a college student and her two best friends frantically rush home to care for her mysteriously demented PawPaw, he disappears. A street reformed Auntie, homeless informants, and a host of others must help them find him before it's too late.

Release Details

Original Release | Nov 13, 2026 | Limited | Opens in 34days

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Director & Top Cast

Victoria Monai Richards
Director

Victoria Monai Richards
Noble

Nijah Brenea
Naj

Daisy Fernandez
Sunshine

Tichina Arnold
Aunt Meek Meek

Technical Specifications

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

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Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

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Plot Summary

When her grandfather suddenly disappears, responsible-ish Noble, her two very unqualified best friends, and a street-reformed auntie begin following the only trail he left behind - a string of strange clues hidden in everyday places. What starts with a message tucked inside a clock quickly pulls them out of their routines and into unfamiliar parts of their community, leading to a homeless informant, a mysterious one-eyed stranger, and an incident involving a tranquilizer dart that lands the trio into serious trouble.As they chase each new lead, the search forces them to rely on instincts they never trusted and on each other in ways they've long avoided. Old arguments resurface, personal fears come to the surface, and the confidence they once had in their friendship begins to crack under pressure. Every answer seems to create more questions, and the possibility grows that PawPaw may not want to be found as quickly as they hoped.With every lead pointing somewhere new and nowhere helpful, frustration builds and hope fades. But after a sudden realization about one final location, the friends go undercover at a remote rehabilitation facility - only to discover a hidden world of seniors living far more adventurous lives than anyone expected.As the search spirals into mishaps, disguises, and hard truths, the friends finally understand why PawPaw vanished. More importantly, they discover how much of themselves they've been hiding from one another - and that growing up doesn't mean growing apart, especially when the people who know you best are the ones you no longer have to pretend around.

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After a college student and her two best friends frantically rush home to care for her mysteriously demented PawPaw, he disappears. A street reformed Auntie, homeless informants, and a host of others must help them find him before it's too late.