The Backstreet Boys are proving that after more than three decades in music, there is still room for new adventures—and this time, they are going prehistoric.
The legendary pop group has released “Bottle Up,” an original song featured in PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, the latest big-screen installment of the hugely popular children’s franchise. The track arrived with an accompanying music video and gives longtime fans a chance to see the group connect with an entirely new generation of listeners.
But for the five members of the Backstreet Boys, the project appears to be more than just another soundtrack collaboration.
In recent interviews, the group spoke about the personal excitement surrounding their involvement in PAW Patrol, particularly because many of them have watched the franchise with their own children. Nick Carter, for one, described the experience of watching the new film with his kids as an emotional full-circle moment, recalling how PAW Patrol had been part of his family’s life for years.
Seeing his children laugh and enjoy the movie while knowing their father had contributed a song to it made the experience especially meaningful.
A.J. McLean also admitted that the thrill of hearing a Backstreet Boys song in a movie theater has not disappeared—even after decades of global success.
A New Backstreet Boys Song With a Major Pop Connection
“Bottle Up” is no ordinary soundtrack release. The song was written by Ed Sheeran and Savan Kotecha, adding another layer of star power to the collaboration. It was officially released on June 12, 2026, ahead of the film’s theatrical rollout.
The official music video features the Backstreet Boys alongside imagery connected to the PAW Patrol universe, blending the group’s signature pop appeal with the colorful world that has become a favorite among children and families.
The song’s release also generated buzz among fans who see the collaboration as a bridge between generations: parents who grew up listening to the Backstreet Boys can now share a new song from the group with their children.
From Boy Band Icons to Family Movie Soundtrack Stars
The Backstreet Boys—Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson—have remained active decades after first becoming global pop sensations. Their PAW Patrol collaboration comes as the group continues to perform its Into the Millennium residency at Sphere in Las Vegas, underscoring the band’s enduring appeal across different audiences.
Meanwhile, PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie expands the franchise’s world with a dinosaur-themed adventure and an ensemble of celebrity voices. Recent coverage has highlighted stars including Mckenna Grace, Jennifer Hudson, Terry Crews, Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton and others joining the animated adventure.
The collaboration has even created unexpected pop-culture moments. At the film’s premiere, Snoop Dogg—who voices a character in the movie—and Backstreet Boys member Kevin Richardson finally met after years of online jokes comparing the two celebrities’ appearances, giving fans another viral moment connected to the film.
A Full-Circle Moment for the Backstreet Boys
For a group whose songs have soundtracked the lives of millions since the 1990s, Bottle Up represents something different: an opportunity to become part of the memories of a new generation.
And perhaps that is what makes the PAW Patrol collaboration especially fitting. The Backstreet Boys are no strangers to nostalgia—but with “Bottle Up,” they are not simply looking back. They are creating a new moment for families to enjoy together.
From parents who grew up with “I Want It That Way” to children discovering the group through a pack of animated pups, the Backstreet Boys may have found one of their most unexpected—and heartwarming—cross-generational collaborations yet.
What We Know About “Bottle Up” and PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
- Song: “Bottle Up”
- Artist: Backstreet Boys
- Songwriters: Ed Sheeran and Savan Kotecha
- Released: June 12, 2026
- Featured in: PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
- Why it matters: The collaboration brings together one of pop music’s most enduring groups and one of the world’s biggest children’s entertainment franchises.
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