Animal Friends
Animal Friends is an upcoming American live-action/animated road action comedy film directed by Peter Atencio and written by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaughn, Aubrey Plaza, Addison Rae, Dan Levy, Lil Rel Howery, and Joaquim de Almeida.
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| Directed by | Peter Atencio |
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| Cinematography | Magdalena Górka |
| Edited by | David Heinz |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 15, 2025.
Cast
Production
The project was announced in April 2023, with Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaughn and Aubrey Plaza announced to star, and Peter Atencio set to direct.[1] Addison Rae would join the cast the following month.[2] Dan Levy joined the cast in February 2024.[3] Lil Rel Howery and Ellie Bamber would join the cast in the following months.[4][5]
DNEG announced the film had entered production in June 2023.[6]
Release
Animal Friends is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 15, 2025.[7]
References
- Grobar, Matt (April 18, 2023). "Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaughn & Aubrey Plaza Set For Legendary's Live-Action/Animation Hybrid Animal Friends; Peter Atencio Directing R-Rated Road Trip Adventure Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- Kroll, Justin (May 12, 2023). "Addison Rae Joins Ryan Reynolds In Legendary's Animal Friends". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- Kroll, Justin (February 22, 2024). "Daniel Levy Joins Legendary's Animal Friends". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- "Lil Rel Howery Joins Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa in Legendary's 'Animal Friends' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. March 27, 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- Kroll, Justin (April 18, 2024). "Willow Star Ellie Bamber Joins Legendary's Animal Friends". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- "Animal Friends and The Gorge in production at DNEG". DNEG. June 30, 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 26, 2024). "'Kraven The Hunter' Heads To December, 'Karate Kid' To Chop Next Summer: Sony Release Date Changes". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.