Originally scheduled for a May 2026 release, “Animal Friends”, the highly anticipated film starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa, will now hit theaters on January 22, 2027. The release has been delayed due to its impressive cast, which includes Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy.
The release date for the live-action hybrid film “Animal Friends” starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa has been moved again. The road trip adventure feature is now scheduled to hit theaters on January 22, 2027, after previously being scheduled for May 1, 2026.
Before that, the film was scheduled to be released on October 10, 2025.The film moved from Sony to Warner Bros after the Legendary deal in the Culver City area fell through.
“Animal Friends”: cast
In addition to Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa, the Peter Atencio-directed film also stars Aubrey Plaza, Addison Rae, Dan Levy, Lil Rel Howery, and Ellie Bamber. According to Deadline, the reason for the recent date change is the film’s cast, but details about it have been kept under wraps.
About the movie Animal Friends
The tagline for “Animal Friends” reads: “Two runaway animals embark on an adventure across America to find the farm that was once their home, healing their friendship while being pursued by an equally ‘odd couple’ DEA agent and Fish and Wildlife ranger with something to prove.”
Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa’s upcoming projects
Reynolds has the action comedy “Mayday” coming out in September, while Jason Momoa will star in the film adaptation of “Helldivers” based on the video game franchise.
His other projects include “The Wrecking Crew” in January, and he has both “Street Fighter” and “Dune: Part Three” scheduled for later in 2026.Meanwhile, The Croods, starring Ryan Reynolds, will be added to Hulu’s film and TV catalog on April 1, along with its Spanish dub. It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2013, before being released a month later on March 22, 2013. Along with Reynolds, the film stars the voices of Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone.