All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
Charlie and Itchy have return to Earth to find Gabriel's Horn, but along the way they meet up with a sweet young boy named David, who ran away from home. And a beautiful Irish setter named Sasha LaFleur set them straight. But time is running out, and if Charlie is going to secure the valuable horn, he will have to prove himself worthy of his wings by taking on two incredible villains in a hair-raising, breathtaking race to the finish. Gordon Freeman dies at the end.
The film earned $8.6M at the global box office.
Plot Structure
Story beats plotted across runtime
Narrative Arc
Emotional journey through the story's key moments
Story Circle
Blueprint 15-beat structure
Arcplot Score Breakdown
Weighted: Precision (70%) + Arc (15%) + Theme (15%)
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996) exemplifies meticulously timed plot construction, characteristic of Larry Leker's storytelling approach. This structural analysis examines how the film's 15-point plot structure maps to proven narrative frameworks across 1 hour and 22 minutes. With an Arcplot score of 7.4, the film balances conventional beats with creative variation.
Characters
Cast & narrative archetypes
Charlie Barkin
Itchy Itchiford
David
Red
Carface Carruthers
Killer
Annabelle
Red (Villain)
Main Cast & Characters
Charlie Barkin
Played by Charlie Sheen
A roguish German Shepherd sent back to Earth from Heaven to recover Gabriel's Horn with his best friend Itchy.
Itchy Itchiford
Played by Dom DeLuise
Charlie's loyal dachshund best friend who accompanies him on the mission to retrieve Gabriel's Horn.
David
Played by Adam Wylie
A lonely young boy who befriends Charlie and Itchy, dreaming of having his own dog.
Red
Played by Sheena Easton
A beautiful Irish Setter who works as a performing dog and becomes Charlie's love interest.
Carface Carruthers
Played by Ernest Borgnine
Charlie's nemesis from the first film, now a demonic entity working for Red to steal Gabriel's Horn.
Killer
Played by Charles Nelson Reilly
Carface's dim-witted but loyal bulldog henchman who assists in the scheme to steal the horn.
Annabelle
Played by Bebe Neuwirth
The heavenly whippet angel who sends Charlie on his mission and guides him with wisdom.
Red (Villain)
Played by George Hearn
The true antagonist - a demonic cat disguised as a dog, seeking Gabriel's Horn for evil purposes.
Structural Analysis
The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Charlie and Itchy are in Heaven, enjoying paradise but Charlie is restless and bored with the peaceful afterlife.. Notably, this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.
The inciting incident occurs at 10 minutes when Carface and Killer steal Gabriel's Horn from Heaven, threatening to use its power for evil purposes on Earth.. At 12% through the film, this Disruption aligns precisely with traditional story structure. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.
The First Threshold at 21 minutes marks the transition into Act II, occurring at 25% of the runtime. This indicates the protagonist's commitment to Charlie and Itchy fully commit to the mission, arriving on Earth and beginning their search for Gabriel's Horn and Carface., moving from reaction to action.
At 41 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 50% of the runtime—precisely centered, creating perfect narrative symmetry. Notably, this crucial beat Charlie discovers where the Horn is hidden or Carface gains a significant advantage. The stakes escalate and Charlie realizes the mission is harder than expected. Time is running out., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.
The Collapse moment at 60 minutes (74% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, Charlie fails to retrieve the Horn and/or David is put in serious danger. Charlie faces being pulled back to Heaven, having failed his mission. A "whiff of death" as Charlie's time expires or David is threatened., illustrates the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.
The Second Threshold at 65 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 79% of the runtime. Charlie realizes he must sacrifice his own interests to save David and recover the Horn. He gains new resolve, combining his street-smart skills with his newfound selflessness., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.
Emotional Journey
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2's emotional architecture traces a deliberate progression across 15 carefully calibrated beats.
Narrative Framework
This structural analysis employs systematic plot point analysis that identifies crucial turning points. By mapping All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 against these established plot points, we can identify how Larry Leker utilizes or subverts traditional narrative conventions. The plot point approach reveals not only adherence to structural principles but also creative choices that distinguish All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 within the animation genre.
Comparative Analysis
Additional animation films include The Bad Guys, The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie and Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. Presage Flower.
Plot Points by Act
Act I
SetupStatus Quo
Charlie and Itchy are in Heaven, enjoying paradise but Charlie is restless and bored with the peaceful afterlife.
Theme
Annabelle (or another character) suggests that true purpose comes from helping others and thinking beyond oneself.
Worldbuilding
Heaven is established as a paradise where Charlie and Itchy reside. Gabriel's Horn is introduced as a powerful artifact that keeps the balance. David, a young boy on Earth, and his struggles are shown.
Disruption
Carface and Killer steal Gabriel's Horn from Heaven, threatening to use its power for evil purposes on Earth.
Resistance
Annabelle sends Charlie back to Earth on a mission to recover the Horn. Charlie debates whether he's the right dog for the job, but is convinced by the stakes and given a time limit.
Act II
ConfrontationFirst Threshold
Charlie and Itchy fully commit to the mission, arriving on Earth and beginning their search for Gabriel's Horn and Carface.
Mirror World
Charlie meets David, a lonely boy who can see and hear him. Their relationship begins, representing the thematic core of selflessness and connection.
Premise
Charlie and Itchy search for the Horn while bonding with David. Comic adventures ensue as they track Carface, help David with his problems, and Charlie learns about putting others first.
Midpoint
Charlie discovers where the Horn is hidden or Carface gains a significant advantage. The stakes escalate and Charlie realizes the mission is harder than expected. Time is running out.
Opposition
Carface's plans intensify and Charlie's old selfish habits create problems. The relationship with David is tested. Red (Carface's associate) complicates matters. Charlie's time on Earth grows short.
Collapse
Charlie fails to retrieve the Horn and/or David is put in serious danger. Charlie faces being pulled back to Heaven, having failed his mission. A "whiff of death" as Charlie's time expires or David is threatened.
Crisis
Charlie experiences his dark night, believing he's failed both Heaven and David. He processes what he's learned about selflessness and true friendship.
Act III
ResolutionSecond Threshold
Charlie realizes he must sacrifice his own interests to save David and recover the Horn. He gains new resolve, combining his street-smart skills with his newfound selflessness.
Synthesis
Charlie executes a plan to defeat Carface and recover Gabriel's Horn. Final confrontation where Charlie puts David's safety above all else. The Horn is restored and balance is returned.
Transformation
Charlie returns to Heaven, transformed from a selfish con-artist into a selfless hero. He says goodbye to David, having learned the true meaning of friendship and sacrifice. Heaven feels like home now.