Overview
Buddy
Directed by Casper Kelly
20261h 35m
A magical, singing orange unicorn holds his cast hostage in a surreal TV-show dimension, as he becomes more and more demented.
WRITERCasper Kelly and Jamie KingSTARRINGKeegan-Michael Key, Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Caleb WilliamsGENREHorror, Comedy, Fantasy
In theaters· week 7 · 50 theaters
Overview
A film from Casper Kelly, starring Keegan-Michael Key and Cristin Milioti.
It opened at #6 with $5.5M, and has $27.0M domestic. Critics and audiences: 3.10 on Letterboxd.
GenreHorror, Comedy, Fantasy
DistributorRoadside Attractions / Saban Films
ReleaseIn theaters · Aug 28, 2026 · opened in 1,277 theaters
Where to Watch
United StatesStill in theaters
Playing in 50 theaters across the United States.
Find showtimesShowtimes and tickets on Fandango
Letterboxd · As of Oct 15
3.10
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Oct 8 | 3.07 |
| Oct 9 | 3.07 |
| Oct 10 | 3.07 |
| Oct 11 | 3.07 |
| Oct 12 | 3.07 |
| Oct 13 | 3.07 |
| Oct 14 | 3.09 |
| Oct 15 | 3.10 |
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CriticsAll 3View all
3 reviews in the news feed
IndieWire‘Buddy’ Review: Casper Kelly’s Bloodthirsty Riff on ‘Barney’ Is the First Great Midnight Movie of 2026Aug 24Variety‘Buddy’ Review: In Casper Kelly’s Fairy-Tale Spoof of ‘Barney,’ the Cuddly Kids’ Mascot Is a Mad SlasherJan 24Deadline‘Buddy’ Review: Casper Kelly’s Gross-Out Satire On Bland Kids’ TV Packs A Dark, Existential Punch – Sundance Film FestivalJan 23
Box Office
View allView all box office for BuddyOpening weekend
$5.5M
#6 · Aug 28 · then +6.2% in its second weekend
7 weekends, Aug 28 – Oct 9
Domestic to date
$27.0M
4.93× its opening so far · 7 weekends
Weekends so far7 weekends · Aug 28 – Oct 9 · best hold −37.6% in week 3
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CriticsLetterboxd, Rotten Tomatoes and MetacriticLetterboxd 3.10
Box officeDomestic gross$27.0M
AwardsOscar, Golden Globe and guild nominationsIn awards season
Studio
Distributor
Roadside Attractions / Saban FilmsProduction companies
BoulderLight Pictures
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