Animal Friends Release Date Shifts Again to 2027
The highly anticipated live-action hybrid movie 'Animal Friends', featuring stars Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa, has experienced another significant delay in its theatrical release. Originally slated for October 10, 2025, the film was first rescheduled to May 1, 2026, and has now been pushed back to January 22, 2027. This marks the third major change in the release timeline for this road trip adventure feature.
Studio Shift and Cast Details
The film's journey has been marked by a studio transition, moving from Sony to Warner Bros. after Legendary's deal at the Culver City lot ceased. Directed by Peter Atencio, 'Animal Friends' boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes Aubrey Plaza, Addison Rae, Dan Levy, Lil Rel Howery, and Ellie Bamber alongside Reynolds and Momoa. According to reports from Deadline, the latest date change is attributed to the film's ensemble cast, though specific details remain undisclosed and kept under wraps.
Plot Synopsis and Upcoming Projects
The logline for 'Animal Friends' describes it as a story where "two fugitive animals embark on an adventure across America to find the ranch that was once their home, healing their friendship while pursued by an equally 'odd-couple' DEA agent and Fish and Wildlife ranger with something to prove." Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds has other projects in the pipeline, including the action comedy 'Mayday' set for release in September, and Jason Momoa is busy with film adaptations like 'Helldivers' based on a video game franchise, 'The Wrecking Crew' in January, and later projects such as 'Street Fighter' and 'Dune: Part Three' in 2026.
In related entertainment news, 'The Croods', starring Ryan Reynolds, will be added to Hulu's film and television catalog on April 1, alongside its Spanish dub. The film originally premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2013, before its theatrical release a month later on March 22, 2013, and also features the voices of Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone.
