Washington, June 4 -- Warner Bros Pictures and Legendary Entertainment's upcoming live-action animated hybrid film, 'Animal Friends,' has been rescheduled for release on May 1, 2026.

The film, which was previously set for release on October 10, 2025, will now kick off the summer box office season, confirmed Deadline.

'Animal Friends' boasts an ensemble cast, including Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Addison Rae, Dan Levy, Lil Rel Howery, and Ellie Bamber.

The film is directed by Peter Atencio and written by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider.

The production companies involved are Legendary, Maximum Effort, and Prime Focus Studios.

The film's release date has undergone significant changes. Initially set for August 15 under Sony, t...