GOAT(2026)

Release Date: Feb 13, 2026 | Wide

A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in the professional “roarball” league, a high-intensity, co-ed sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals. As he steps onto the court against bigger opponents, he must prove that heart, determination, and belief in himself matter as much as size and strength, chasing both respect and belonging.

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Original Release | Feb 13, 2026 | Opens in 08days

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Director & Top Cast

Tyree Dillihay
Director

Adam Rosette
Director

Caleb McLaughlin
Will Harris

Gabrielle Union
Jett Fillmore (Black Leopard)

Nick Kroll
Modo Olachenko

Nicola Coughlan
Olivia Burke

David Harbour

Archie Everhardt

Stephen Curry

Lenny Williamson (Giraffe)

Jenifer Lewis

Florence Everson

Patton Oswalt

Dennis (Coach)

Sherry Cola

Actor

Ayesha Curry

Actor

Eduardo Franco

Actor

Jennifer Hudson

Actor

Bobby Lee

Actor

Derek Mio

Actor

Aaron Pierre

Actor

Jelly Roll

Actor

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States,Brazil,Japan,Singapore

Language: English

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Plot Summary

Goat is a 2026 American animated sports comedy produced by Sony Pictures Animation and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film is directed by Tyree Dillihay, with a screenplay by Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley. The story follows Will Harris, an underdog goat who dreams of becoming a professional roarball player in a world of talking animals dominated by large, built competitors. In this all-animal ensemble, the voice cast includes Caleb McLaughlin as Will Harris, Gabrielle Union as Jett Fillmore, Aaron Pierre as Mane Attraction, Nicola Coughlan as Olivia Burke, David Harbour as Archie Everhardt, Stephen Curry as Lenny Williamson, Jenifer Lewis as Florence Everson, Patton Oswalt as Dennis, Bobby Lee, Eduardo Franco, Sherry Cola, and Jelly Roll among others. The film blends humour, action, and inspirational themes as Will earns a shot at professional play, confronting external doubts and internal resolve. Roarball serves as a narrative device to explore self-confidence, teamwork, and perseverance, while embedding family-friendly comedy and dynamic animation. Goat is tailored for audiences who enjoy spirited animated sports stories with heart, underdog energy, and vibrant visual worldbuilding.

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Developed since 2019 and announced May 2024, GOAT entered post-production February 2025 after June pre-pro, with an early IMAX screening February 7; trailers showcase vibrant roarball arenas, Will's revolutionary plays, and team dynamics echoing real underdog sports tales.