Backstreet Boys Release New Song "Bottle Up" for Upcoming PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

Backstreet Boys, the boy‑band that turned pop into a global phenomenon in 1993, just dropped a fresh track that’s sure to make both kids and adults smile. On June 12, 2026, the group released “Bottle Up,” a song co‑written by Savan Kotecha and Ed Sheeran and slated to hit the soundtrack of the animated feature PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie—the next chapter in the beloved franchise set to premiere in theaters on August 14, 2026.

The song’s genesis was a simple demo from Ed Sheeran. In a chat with 106.7 Lite FM, Howie Dorough recounted how the track first landed on the band’s radar: “There’s a great song that Ed Sheeran coincidentally wrote and has done the demo for you guys. It was Ed Sheeran and Savan, it was a little bit of Max Martin’s camp. They presented this song to management and said, ‘We’d love to see if the guys would be interested in performing it, recording it for the new PAW Patrol soundtrack,’ and we were like, ‘Okay, let’s take a listen to it.’” After hearing the demo, the Backstreet Boys gave the green light.

Savan Kotecha—an American songwriter of Indian descent—has penned hits for pop giants like One Direction, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd. He also co‑wrote the Backstreet Boys’ 2013 single “In a World Like This.” Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran, the British singer‑songwriter who’s sold over 200 million records worldwide, is known for his prolific output and cross‑genre collaborations.

The Backstreet Boys’ new single has already popped up in the film’s trailer and in a music video that layers the band’s performance over animated scenes of the movie’s dinosaur‑filled adventures—an example of how pop acts continue to enrich family‑friendly soundtracks.

Sheeran himself kept the buzz alive on social media. In an Instagram story posted after the release, he wrote, “wrote a song for the paw patrol movie that the backstreet boys sing. i love paw patrol. that is all, check it out x.” The post underlined the playful nature of the collaboration and the band’s willingness to connect with younger audiences.

With over 130 million records sold worldwide, the Backstreet Boys remain a pop staple. Their most recent studio effort, DNA (2019), topped the Billboard 200, and they continue to tour and release new material.

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie adds a fresh adventure to the long‑running franchise that follows a team of rescue dogs led by Ryder. The August 2026 release, coupled with a Backstreet Boys track, is poised to broaden the film’s appeal even further.

In short, “Bottle Up” is a sweet mash‑up of pop legacy and contemporary animation, showcasing the enduring influence of the Backstreet Boys, the songwriting prowess of Ed Sheeran and Savan Kotecha, and the ongoing popularity of the PAW Patrol brand.