The Garfield Movie is obviously about Garfield and his story. However, we can't forget about Garfield's long-time companion: Odie.
Odie is also one of Jon Arbuckle's pets and he's very much the ying to Garfield's yang. These two couldn't be more different yet somehow they end up being the best of friends. Isn't it funny how that always happens?
However, if you're curious about Odie and as dog lovers ourselves, then you might be wondering what kind of dog Odie is. Honestly, the answer might surprise you but upon doing some research, I found out that Odie is actually a Beagle.
Since Odie is yellow, it can confuse people, and rightfully so. In doing my research though, I figured out that Odie is a Beagle which is why he's such a good friend to Garfield. Even though the two do have their disagreements, it's clear they're friends 'til the end.
Odie is every bit as important as Garfield
If there's one thing that gets a little annoying, it's that everyone tends to forget about Odie. While Garfield is clearly the main character, Odie has always been by his side. From all the way to the comics to TV series and even movies, Odie has been and always will be a fixture next to Garfield.
Another thing I found in doing my research for Odie is that August 8th is recognized as "Odie Day," as it marked Odie's first appearance in Garfield. According to the website, Odie's first appearance was in 1978 and he's made his mark ever since then. It is also noted that Odie is one of the few characters who is "to have shown the ability to mature." Talk about being man's best friend or should we say, cat's best friend?
Either way, Odie is one character I can always root for as he seems to be someone who usually ends up being the butt of Garfield's jokes. Overall though, this adorable yet animated Beagle is set to make his big-screen debut alongside his best buddy in The Garfield Movie.
The Garfield Movie will be released in theaters on May 24th, 2024.