The release date of Jason Momoa and Ryan Reynolds’ new movie has been pushed back further. Here is everything to know.
revision, pushing the film further down the calendar. The live-action and animated hybrid project has undergone multiple scheduling changes.Warner Bros. has set a new theatrical date for Animal Friends, confirming that the film will now open on January 22, 2027.
The update follows a series of scheduling changes for the project, which has shifted across multiple release windows since its initial announcement., the most recent delay is reportedly due to scheduling considerations around cast availability for promotional activities. The publication reported that the film’s cast will be “more will be available to do press then.” However, as of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding the reason for the delay. The project is a live-action and animated hybrid that follows two animals, Pony and Bear, voiced by Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa. The story centers on their cross-country journey as they attempt to return to a ranch they once lived on, while being pursued by a DEA agent and a Fish and Wildlife ranger. Directed by Peter Atencio, the film is an adult-oriented road trip comedy. The cast also includes Aubrey Plaza, Addison Rae, Dan Levy, Lil Rel Howery, and Ellie Bamber. The screenplay has been written by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, with production from Legendary, Maximum Effort, and Prime Focus Studios. The film’s release timeline has shifted several times over the past year. It was initially set for an August 2025 release under Sony before moving to Warner Bros. following a change in distribution. Subsequent release dates included October 2025, May 2026, and June 2026, before settling on its current January 2027 slot.Disheeta Maheshwari is a Pop Culture and Entertainment writer at Evolve Media, specializing in sports, celebrity, and cinema-related news. Her passion for storytelling comes from her love of traveling, always seeking new experiences for inspiration. When not working, she stays connected to the changing world of entertainment by watching the latest flicks or diving into an intriguing book.Hulu expands its movie library with the addition of Paramount Pictures’ 2022 martial arts comedy, featuring an all-star cast led…Netflix expands its library with the addition of one of Focus Features‘ latest psychological drama films starring Academy Award winner…Independent Film Company’s acclaimed creature feature starring Suicide Squad’s Jai Courtney has finally found a new streaming home, nearly a…Hulu expands its movie library with the addition of Paramount Pictures’ 2022 martial arts comedy, featuring an all-star cast led…Amazon Prime Video’s TV and movie release schedule for March 30 to April 5, 2026, includes a Tom Cruise action…XXX is an action-packed film starring Vin Diesel as Xander Cage, a thrill-seeking extreme sports athlete recruited by the…New updates from Euphoria Season 3 have surfaced ahead of the show’s return, drawing attention to an imminent trailer release.…Netflix is officially moving forward with City Hunter 2, a sequel to its 2024 Japanese live-action adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo’s…Universal Pictures has announced the release date for the upcoming film adaptation of Murder, She Wrote starring Academy Award winner…The Beekeeper 2, the sequel to Jason Statham‘s incredibly successful 2024 R-rated action film, has secured an early release date…
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