Animal Friends Shifts Release to Jan. 22, 2027
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- Animal Friends moved its theatrical release from June 5, 2027 to Jan. 22, 2027, per Warner Bros.'s Friday announcement.
- Ryan Reynolds will voice the character Pony, while Jason Momoa voices Bear in the hybrid film.
- Peter Atencio directs the adult‑targeted road‑trip adventure that also stars Aubrey Plaza, Addison Rae, Dan Levy, Lil Rey Howery, and Ellie Bamber.
- Animal Friends has shifted schedules multiple times, originally slated for Aug. 15, 2025 with Columbia, then moving to Warner Bros. after Legendary’s Sony deal ended, and later set for Oct. 10, May 1, and June 5 before the latest Jan. 22, 2027 date.
- Animal Friends vacated the June 5 slot, opening space for releases such as Amazon/MGM’s “Masters of the Universe,” Lionsgate’s “Power Ballad,” and Paramount/Miramax’s “Scary Movie.”
Why it matters: Warner Bros. pushes 'Animal Friends' back two years, freeing the June 5 slot for other releases and delaying revenue from the star‑studded hybrid, while rivals like Amazon/MGM and Lionsgate gain a clearer slate. The move follows a turbulent schedule, shifting from Columbia to Warner Bros. after Legendary’s Sony deal collapsed, highlighting release‑date volatility for hybrid films.
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