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Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa's 'Animal Friends' Delayed to 2027

Warner Bros. has postponed the hybrid live-action film 'Animal Friends,' starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa, to January 2027. This marks the third delay for the road trip adventure, which was originally slated for 2025. The film features a notable ensemble cast and is directed by Peter Atencio. The project moved from Sony Pictures to Warner Bros. as part of a deal with Legendary Entertainment.

Key Points: 'Animal Friends' Release Pushed to January 2027

  • Release shifted to Jan 22, 2027
  • Third major delay for the film
  • Features all-star comedic cast
  • Moved from Sony to Warner Bros.
  • Plot details remain secret
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Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa's 'Animal Friends' shifts release to January 2027

Warner Bros. delays the Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa film 'Animal Friends' to January 2027, marking its third major release date shift.

"This is the third time the film's release has been delayed - The Hollywood Reporter"

Washington DC, March 28

Warner Bros. has once again shifted the release date for its live-action hybrid film 'Animal Friends'. The road trip adventure, initially set for May 1, 2026, will now open on January 22, 2027. This is the third time the film's release has been delayed, with the project originally slated for October 10, 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Directed by Peter Atencio, known for his work on comedies such as 'Keanu' (2016) and 'The Machine' (2023), 'Animal Friends' features a star-studded cast, including Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Addison Rae, Dan Levy, Lil Rel Howery, and Ellie Bamber. The script was written by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider. The film is produced by Legendary, Maximum Effort, and Prime Focus Studios.

'Animal Friends' was initially set up at Sony Pictures but shifted to Warner Bros. in 2024 under the studio's deal with Legendary. The film follows a road trip adventure, though plot details are currently under wraps, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Reynolds, who starred in the massive box office hit 'Deadpool & Wolverine' (2024), will next appear in the Apple TV movie Mayday, which streams in September, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Momoa starred alongside Jack Black and Danielle Brooks in last year's smash hit 'A Minecraft Movie' from Warner Bros. and Legendary. He was seen opposite Dave Bautista in this year's Prime Video action-comedy 'The Wrecking Crew'. Momoa's forthcoming 2026 releases include 'Supergirl', 'Street Fighter' and 'Dune: Part Three', according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Plaza was most recently seen last year in Focus Features' 'Honey Don't!' alongside Margaret Qualley, Charlie Day and Chris Evans, as per the outlet.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who works in project management, this screams production issues. Shifting studios and dates three times is not a good sign. Maybe they're waiting for a better release window away from other big films. January is often a dumping ground, though.
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Priya S
The cast is amazing! Ryan Reynolds is always fun, and Jason Momoa in a comedy? Interesting shift. But 2027 is so far away! By then, we'll have forgotten about it. They should at least release a teaser or some BTS to keep interest alive. Excited nonetheless!
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Vikram M
Hollywood delays are becoming too common. Meanwhile, our Indian film industry often sticks to announced dates unless there's a major crisis. This affects the overseas box office plans for distributors here too. Hope it's worth the wait.
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Rohit P
Road trip with animals? Sounds like a fun family film. My kids were asking about it after seeing the initial announcement. Now I have to tell them to wait two more years! Maybe we'll watch 'Dune' and 'Supergirl' to see Momoa in the meantime.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the stars are big, the constant delays show a lack of respect for the audience's anticipation. A bit of transparency on *why* it's being pushed would be nice. Is it script, VFX, or scheduling? We understand challenges, but communication is key.

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