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GOAT (2026 film)

GOAT is a 2026 American animated sports comedy film about a young goat named Will who tries to make it in the high-contact sport of roarball.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

GOAT is a 2026 American animated sports comedy film about a young goat named Will who tries to make it in the high-contact sport of roarball.

What it is

Directed by Tyree Dillihay, the film is an original story set in an all-animal world. It follows Will Harris, a small goat voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, as he pursues a professional career in roarball—a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport similar to basketball but in a hazardous environment.

Key details

Produced by Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Unanimous Media, and Modern Magic, the film features Stephen Curry as both an executive producer and voice performer. It was released in the United States on February 13, 2026, after a Los Angeles premiere on February 6.

Reception and availability

GOAT received positive reviews from critics and earned about $195 million worldwide. As a North American release, Canadian readers can access it through theatrical exhibition and later via English-language streaming or home entertainment.

In short

  • Animated sports comedy about a small goat in a dangerous sport called roarball
  • Directed by Tyree Dillihay, stars Caleb McLaughlin and Stephen Curry
  • Released February 13, 2026; earned $195 million worldwide
Canadian angle

The film had a North American release, so Canadian readers may encounter it through theatrical exhibition and English-language streaming or home-entertainment availability in Canada.[2][13]

Quick questions

What is GOAT about?
It is about a small goat named Will who tries to become a professional roarball player in an animal society.
Who directed GOAT?
Tyree Dillihay directed the film.
When was GOAT released?
It was released in the United States on February 13, 2026.

Sources

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27613895/
    Supports: Release date, alternate title, and basic premise
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goat_(2026_film)
    Supports: Director, production companies, cast, release, and box office
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/goat_2026
    Supports: Synopsis, director, producer list, runtime, rating, and release date
  4. Sony Pictures Animation / YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r-7eWDBc40
    Supports: Official teaser synopsis and plot description
  5. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/82710848
    Supports: Title listing, synopsis, cast, and genre labels
  6. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47909237/stephen-curry-goat-movie-tyree-dilihay-kevin-love-aja-wilson-angel-reese-dwayne-wade-andre-iguodala
    Supports: Development timeline and Stephen Curry's involvement