Animal Friends: This is all we know about release date, cast and production team

Ryan Reynolds is set to star in the R-rated road trip adventure 'Animal Friends' alongside Aubrey Plaza, Jason Momoa, and Dan Levy. The film, blending live-action and animation, is slated for release on August 15, 2025.

Cast and Production Team

Reynolds leads a star-studded cast in 'Animal Friends,' including Aubrey Plaza, Jason Momoa, Dan Levy, and more. Kevin Burrow and Matt Milder have penned the script, with Emmy-award winner Peter Atencio directing. Reynolds' production company, Maximum Effort, and Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios will produce the film.

Reynolds' Upcoming Movies

In addition to 'Animal Friends,' Reynolds is set to make his MCU debut in Deadpool & Wolverine. He'll also star in IF (Imaginary Friend), a family drama/comedy alongside John Krasinski, Steve Carell, and Emily Blunt. Reynolds is known for his versatility, having worked with a range of Hollywood stars.


Reynolds has several projects in development, including Red Notice 2, where he'll reprise his role alongside Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot. He's also working on sequels for Free Guy and Detective Pikachu.

Plaza and Levy's Other Ventures

Aubrey Plaza, known for her Emmy-nominated role in The White Lotus, will star in Marvel Studios' Agatha series and Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis. Dan Levy, a four-time Emmy winner, will co-write and star in the comedy series, Standing By, alongside David Tennant and Glenn Close.

FAQs:

What is the release date for 'Animal Friends,' and who is in the cast?
'Animal Friends' will be released on August 15, 2025. The cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Momoa, Dan Levy, Lil Rel Howery, Addison Rae, and Ellie Bamber.

What other projects are the 'Animal Friends' cast members involved in?
Ryan Reynolds is set to star in Deadpool & Wolverine and IF. Jason Momoa will star in an upcoming Minecraft movie. Aubrey Plaza will appear in Marvel Studios' Agatha series and Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis. Dan Levy will co-write and star in the comedy series, Standing By.