The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection
The Dog Who Saved Christmas is a TV movie starring Dean Cain, Gary Valentine and the voice of Mario López (and later Joey Lawrence). It was written by childhood friends Michael Ciminera and Richard Gnolfo, and premiered on ABC Family on November 29, 2009 during their Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas programming block.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 1 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 6 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 5.0/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.0. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with The Dog Who Saved Easter standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
Zeus, a Labrador Retriever and a former police dog, has lost his bark after his barking ended up blowing off a five-year investigation and his partner can't sho...
The Dog Who Saved Halloween
Zeus (voiced by Joey Lawrence) and the Bannister family have moved into a new home just in time for Halloween! When Zeus and George (Gary Valentine of "The King...
The Dog Who Saved the Holidays
It's a sun-soaked holiday season for the Bannister family as they travel to Southern California to stay with Aunt Barbara, who surprises them with a new puppy n...
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
The Bannister family including former K-9 police hero Zeus (voiced by Mario López) is back, and this time they're spending their holidays at a beautiful Rocky M...
The Dog Who Saved Easter
It's Easter and everyone's favorite K-9 is back! The Bannisters are heading out on a family cruise and sending Zeus to doggie day care. Everything is going acco...
The Dog Who Saved Summer
When Zeus accidentally destroys an important party, he gets sent to obedience school at the worst time! A trio of bumbling burglars is planning a heist. Can Zeu...
Common Questions about The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection
How many movies are in the The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection?
There are currently 6 movies in the The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection, starting from The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation to the latest release, The Dog Who Saved Easter.
What is the best order to watch the The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection?
The best way to watch the The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation and ending with The Dog Who Saved Easter. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The Dog Who Saved Easter in this franchise.