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Sony Pictures Releasing

GOAT

Sony's animated underdog sports comedy — a small goat chases roarball greatness in a stunning, graffiti-styled all-animal world, with Stephen Curry making his film debut.

2026 100 min PG
Critic7.2
Animation Sports Comedy Adventure
Sony Pictures (Theatrical) Apple TV Prime Video
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Overview

In a world of anthropomorphic animals, Will Harris — a small goat with big dreams — gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, full-contact sport, to prove that 'smalls can ball' and become the greatest of all time.
Story 6.0
Acting 7.5
Direction 7.5
Cinematography 9.0
Music 7.8
Pacing 6.5
Originality 7.5
Emotional Impact 7.0
Overall 7.2

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

7.2 /10

Animation steals the show

The graffiti-inspired, Spider-Verse-lineage visuals are the film's standout — vivid, textured and endlessly inventive.

A familiar but warm story

The underdog arc is predictable, but a charming ensemble and a wholesome message keep it engaging.

Pros

  • Gorgeous, inventive animation
  • Stacked voice cast
  • Fun, high-energy sports action
  • Wholesome, family-friendly message

Cons

  • Predictable underdog plot
  • Relentless, breathless pacing
  • Thin secondary characters
Verdict A dazzlingly animated crowd-pleaser: GOAT plays a familiar underdog game, but its bold art style, terrific voice cast and warm heart make it a genuine slam dunk for families.

AI Review

Sony's animated underdog sports comedy — a small goat chases roarball greatness in a stunning, graffiti-styled all-animal world, with Stephen Curry making his film debut.

A dazzlingly animated crowd-pleaser: GOAT plays a familiar underdog game, but its bold art style, terrific voice cast and warm heart make it a genuine slam dunk for families.

Great family watch on the big screen — go for the visuals and the energy.

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Status
Development

In the works by 2019; officially announced by Sony Pictures Animation in May 2024 with Tyree Dillihay directing.

Casting

Lead voice cast unveiled at the 2025 Annecy festival in June 2025; further cast announced in July 2025.

Animation

Produced at Sony Pictures Imageworks using a graphic, graffiti-influenced style with hand-crafted impact frames.

Release

Premiered in Los Angeles February 6, 2026; released in the US and UK February 13, 2026 by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Production

Development

In the works by 2019; officially announced by Sony Pictures Animation in May 2024 with Tyree Dillihay directing.

Casting

Lead voice cast unveiled at the 2025 Annecy festival in June 2025; further cast announced in July 2025.

Animation

Produced at Sony Pictures Imageworks using a graphic, graffiti-influenced style with hand-crafted impact frames.

Release

Premiered in Los Angeles February 6, 2026; released in the US and UK February 13, 2026 by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Streaming

Sony Pictures (Theatrical) Apple TV Prime Video

Cast

Caleb McLaughlin Will Harris (voice)
Gabrielle Union Jett Fillmore (voice)
Aaron Pierre Mane Attraction (voice)
Nicola Coughlan Olivia Burke (voice)
David Harbour Archie Everhardt (voice)
Nick Kroll Modo Olachenko (voice)
Stephen Curry Lenny Williamson (voice)
Jenifer Lewis Florence "Flo" Everson (voice)
Patton Oswalt Dennis Cooper (voice)
Jelly Roll Grizz (voice)
Jennifer Hudson Louise Harris (voice)
Sherry Cola Hannah (voice)
Eduardo Franco Daryl (voice)
Wayne Knight Frank (voice)
Andrew Santino Chuck (voice)
Bobby Lee Rusty (voice)
Ayesha Curry Carol (voice)
Adam Pally Gerald (voice)

Characters

Will Harris (voice) Caleb McLaughlin
Jett Fillmore (voice) Gabrielle Union
Mane Attraction (voice) Aaron Pierre
Olivia Burke (voice) Nicola Coughlan
Archie Everhardt (voice) David Harbour
Modo Olachenko (voice) Nick Kroll
Lenny Williamson (voice) Stephen Curry
Florence "Flo" Everson (voice) Jenifer Lewis
Dennis Cooper (voice) Patton Oswalt
Grizz (voice) Jelly Roll
Louise Harris (voice) Jennifer Hudson
Hannah (voice) Sherry Cola
Daryl (voice) Eduardo Franco
Frank (voice) Wayne Knight
Chuck (voice) Andrew Santino
Rusty (voice) Bobby Lee
Carol (voice) Ayesha Curry
Gerald (voice) Adam Pally

Crew

Tyree Dillihay Director
Adam Rosette Co-Director
Aaron Buchsbaum Screenwriter
Teddy Riley Screenwriter
Nicolas Curcio Story
Peter Chiarelli Story
Kris Bowers Composer
John Clark Cinematographer
Clare Knight Editor
Jang Lee Production Designer
Stephen Curry Producer
Erick Peyton Producer
Michelle Raimo Kouyate Producer
Rodney Rothman Producer
Adam Rosenberg Producer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. GOAT (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — Various Artists
  2. GOAT (Original Motion Picture Score) — Kris Bowers

Trivia

  • The film marks NBA superstar Stephen Curry's acting debut; he voices giraffe player Lenny Williamson and also produced.
  • The release date was deliberately tied to the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
  • It scored the biggest opening weekend for an original animated film since Elemental (2023).
  • Real athletes and broadcasters cameo, including Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson, Dwyane Wade, Andre Iguodala, Kevin Love, Erin Andrews and Mike Breen.
  • For Malaysia's theatrical release, Zul Ariffin re-voiced Archie in place of David Harbour.

Quotes

"Smalls can ball!"

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