<P> A US - German co-production , Isle of Dogs was produced by Indian Paintbrush and Anderson 's own production company , American Empirical Pictures . The film opened the 68th Berlin International Film Festival , where Anderson was awarded the Silver Bear for Best Director . It began a limited release in the United States on March 23 , 2018 , by Fox Searchlight Pictures , with a wide release on for April 13 , 2018 . The film has grossed $41 million worldwide and received praise for its animation , story and deadpan humor ; some critics , however , accused it of cultural appropriation . </P>
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April 13 , 2018