The much-anticipated live-action/animation hybrid Animal Friends, starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa, now arrives January 22, 2027. Warner Bros. Pictures delays the project from its May 1, 2026 slot—previously shifted from October 2025—due to soaring production costs and a massive cast. Peter Atencio, the Key & Peele alum, directs this R-rated road trip comedy that delivers a wild blend of action and humor.
Star-Studded Fugitive Adventure
Ryan Reynolds voices a pony, and Jason Momoa lends his growl to a bear; these fugitives flee while racing back to their ranch home. They mend their fractured friendship en route. Aubrey Plaza hunts them as a relentless DEA agent, while Dan Levy pursues as an eccentric Fish & Wildlife ranger.
Powerhouse Ensemble Boosts Buzz
Addison Rae, Dan Levy, Lil Rel Howery, Ellie Bamber, and Rob Delaney join the stacked lineup, amplifying excitement. Legendary Entertainment unveils Animal Friends in 2023; a studio deal switch propels it from Sony to Warner Bros. Production launches in June 2023, with Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider’s script fusing irreverent laughs—tailored to Reynolds’ wit—with Momoa’s charisma. Recent updates affirm the early 2027 debut allows essential polishing for maximum impact.
