GOAT (2026)

February 11, 2026 (US) • Animation, Comedy, Family • 100m

Overview

A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.

Director

Caleb McLaughlin

Keywords

underdog friendship sports allies ambition bullying challenge basketball rivalry coming of age anthropomorphism animals intimidation stereotype basketball team basketball player big dreams imaginary world sneakers vulture playful talking animal anthropomorphic animal athlete inspirational enemy courage feel good heartwarming exciting fantasy sports admiring amused joyful sports comedy

Where to watch

Free / Included

Netflix

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Top Billed Cast

Ayesha Curry

Carol the Whiskers Diner Manager (voice)

Angel Reese

Propp and Dawson - Shivers Polar Bears (voice)

Tarek Bishara

Vineland Zebra / Vineland Parrot (voice)

Angelo Sekou Kouyate

Komodo Dragon Kid / Bunny Kid / Gerbil Kid (voice)

Michelle Raimo Kouyate

Frank's Wife / Modo Fan Gazelle / Bunny Mom (voice)

Aaron LaPlante

Moe the Diner Pig / Press Bear / Diner Parrot (voice)

Crew

Maria Eugenia Gonzalez Sanchez

Effects Supervisor

Chalermphol Wattanawongtrakool

Animation

Reviews

CinemaSerf

⭐ 6/10

February 8, 2026

The “Thorns” aren’t doing so well in the “Roarball” league despite the presence of the legendary leopard “Jet” so when owner “Flo” sees a video of the feisty young goat “Will” giving one of the sport’s other celebrities “Mane” a run for his money, she decides to sign him up. It’s a combination of American football and basketball; it’s quickly paced and occasionally violent so needless to say captain “Jet” isn’t impressed with their diminutive and… read the rest.

Manuel São Bento

⭐ 6/10

February 12, 2026

Full review: https://movieswetextedabout.com/goat-movie-review-caleb-mclaughlin-and-gabrielle-union-shine-in-a-visually-stunning-underdog-tale/

Rating: B-

"GOAT doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it manages to soar through vibrant technical execution and a palpable emotional chemistry between its leads. It’s a film that shines brightest when it focuses on Will’s personal growth and Jett’s necessary redemption, even when it stumbles over exposi… read the rest.

RealZero

⭐ 6/10

March 7, 2026

I am very split on this movie. It's not bad, but also nothing special.

First off:
The visuals and character designs are lovely! Like several recent Sony Animations movies, this one was visually really nice and the animations were nice once you get used to the "stuttering" animations style. (similar to "Supa Team 4" or the combat scenes from "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish."

The general story is the really basic "underdog", or, undergoat stor… read the rest.

tmdb51103537

⭐ 10/10

March 8, 2026

Sony Pictures Animation is still the "goat" of making stylized animated movies, because this one was extremely entertaining! On the surface, it feels like a typical underdog movie-small protagonist tries to prove himself, a major team gives him a position, they all win-it's pretty much laid out there from the start. But that's where things change. You see, once the main character of Goat, Will Harris, joins the Thorns, his favorite roarball team … read the rest.