Directed by Casper Kelly, in the comedy horror film ‘Buddy,’ remember BUDDY—the bright orange unicorn and star of that classic childrens’ television show who brought joy and life lessons into your living room? Inside the colorful world of “It’s Buddy!”, a group of children spend their days singing, dancing, and helping Buddy spread happiness. But when one child refuses to play along, Buddy is not pleased and cracks begin to appear in this seemingly perfect world.
‘Buddy’ stars Cristin Milioti (as Grace), Delaney Quinn (as Freddy), Keegan-Michael Key (as Buddy / Dark Buddy), Patton Oswalt (as Strappy), Michael Shannon (as Willie), Topher Grace (as Ben), and Clint Howard (as George).
Written by Casper Kelly and Jamie King, ‘Buddy’ is produced by Tyler Davidson, Drew Sykes, Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, and Tracy Rosenblum, with executive producers Kevin Flanigan, Dexter Braff, Roberto Linck, Nathan McAuley, Guilhard Emilio Schenker, Gideon Tadmor, Adam J. Wilde, Geoff Yaw, Ryan J. Kelly, Casper Kelly, and Jamie King. Production companies are BoulderLight Pictures and Low Spark Films (in association with Sipur Studios and Substance).
The film’s cinematography is by Zach Kuperstein, the editing is by Josh Ethier, with music by Michael Yezerski.
Watch the trailer below:
Additional cast include Luke Speakman (as Josh), Tristan Borders (as Oliver), Madison Skyy Polan (as Hannah), Seamus Flynn (as Timothy), Bryson JonSteele (as Derek), Cristin Milioti (as Grace), and Brooke Bloom (as Dr. Deborah Burr).
Roadside Attractions and Saban Films released ‘Buddy’ in theaters on August 28, 2026, and digitally on October 13, 2026. DVD and Blu-ray release is yet to be announced.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Cristin Milioti is most known for Palm Springs, How I Met Your Mother, and The Penguin. Keegan-Michael Key is most known for Key & Peele, Toy Story 4, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Casper Kelly is most known for Too Many Cooks and Adult Swim Yule Log.
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