The story is set during the Late Cretaceous period and follows a young Pachyrhinosaurus named Patchi (voiced by Justin Long). The film employs a documentary-style narration by Alex (voiced by John Leguizamo), a bird-like prehistoric creature, who recounts Patchi’s journey from being the runt of the litter to becoming a leader in his herd.
Patchi faces various challenges, including encounters with predators, rival dinosaurs, and the changing environment. Along the way, he forms bonds with other dinosaurs, including his brother Scowler (voiced by Skyler Stone) and a female Pachyrhinosaurus named Juniper (voiced by Tiya Sircar).
The film incorporates educational elements about dinosaurs, their behaviors, and the prehistoric world they inhabited. The use of 3D animation aims to bring the dinosaurs to life with realism and detail.
In the climax, Patchi and his herd face a series of challenges, including a migration and confrontations with predators. The resolution involves Patchi’s growth into a leader, the survival of the herd, and the continuation of the species.
“Walking with Dinosaurs: The Movie” received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its visuals and educational content but criticism for its decision to include talking dinosaurs, which some found distracting. The film aimed to provide an entertaining and educational experience for audiences interested in dinosaurs and prehistoric life.