Animal Friends Explained

Animal Friends
Director:Peter Atencio
Cinematography:Magdalena Górka
Editing:David Heinz
Distributor:Sony Pictures Releasing
Language:English
Country:United States

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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 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 . . 18 April 2023 . April 18, 2023.
  2. Web site: Kroll . Justin . Addison Rae Joins Ryan Reynolds In Legendary's Animal Friends . . 12 May 2023 . May 12, 2023.
  3. Web site: Kroll . Justin . Daniel Levy Joins Legendary's Animal Friends . . 22 February 2024 . February 22, 2024.
  4. Web site: Lil Rel Howery Joins Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa in Legendary's 'Animal Friends' (Exclusive) . . 27 March 2024 . March 27, 2024.
  5. Web site: Kroll . Justin . Willow Star Ellie Bamber Joins Legendary's Animal Friends . . 18 April 2024 . April 18, 2024.
  6. Web site: Animal Friends and The Gorge in production at DNEG . . 25 February 2024 . June 30, 2023.
  7. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . April 26, 2024 . 'Kraven The Hunter' Heads To December, 'Karate Kid' To Chop Next Summer: Sony Release Date Changes . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240427001430/https://deadline.com/2024/04/kraven-the-hunter-karate-kid-1235897029/ . April 27, 2024 . April 26, 2024 . Deadline Hollywood.