Goat (2026)

February 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

Goat (stylized in all caps) is a 2026 American animated sports comedy film produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. Directed by Tyree Dillihay, Caleb McLaughlin stars as Will Harris, an anthropomorphic goat who aspires to become the greatest of all time at a basketball-like sport known as roarball. The ensemble voice cast also includes Gabrielle Union, Aaron Pierre, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour, Nick Kroll, Jenifer Lewis, Patton Oswalt, Jelly Roll, Jennifer Hudson, Sherry Cola, Eduardo Franco, Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee, and producer Stephen Curry in his film debut.

Goat was being developed by 2019 and announced in May 2024, with most of the cast being announced in June 2025. It had an early access screening on February 7, 2026, and was released in the United States on February 13, 2026.

Storyline

In a world of anthropomorphic animals at the city of Vineland, young goat Will Harris aspires to be like his idol, black panther Jett Fillmore, a roarball player for the Vineland Thorns. Ten years later, the Thorns have not won all season, with Jett asking team owner, Florence "Flo" Everson, to do whatever she can to make the team better. While trying to find money to pay for rent, Will faces off against Mane Attraction, the lead player of the Lava Court Magmas. Though he has an early start, Will loses, and his apartment space is taken, causing him to crash with his friend Daryl.

The next morning, a video of Will breaking Mane's ankles goes viral, and Flo signs him to the Thorns, much to the ire of Jett. Will is introduced by Coach Dennis to the team: Archie Everhardt, Lenny Williamson, Modo Olachenko, and Olivia Burke. Will is placed on the bench for a few games, but when Jett has a technical foul, he scores a winning point, giving the Thorns their first win and the respect of most of his teammates. While filming a promotional video, Jett leaves the shoot, with Will taking her to a diner where he used to work. Will tells her about how his mom told him to dream big before she passed away years later. The owner of the diner, Carol, makes Jett promise to bring home the Claw, a roarball trophy, for Vineland. That night, Jett goes on a livestream with Mane and defends her team, allowing Dennis to coach them; they go on a winning streak, ending up in the playoffs.

Before the semi-final, Flo tells Jett that the team has been sold, everyone will be cut, and that she will never win the Claw. The team starts off poorly, and in the final quarter, Will tells them what he overheard, while Jett starts hogging the ball. Though the Thorns win, everyone on the team quits due to Jett's selfishness. Before the finals, Jett apologizes to Will for her actions and tearfully admits that she was scared of losing her glory and fame. With his help, the pair get the team back together and face off against the Magmas. During the game, Mane causes Jett to get a possibly career-ending injury. When she gets back out on the court, Jett is applauded. During the final quarter, Archie gets an ejection after defending Will from Mane. Jett decides to step back in, and with a few seconds left, Will makes the winning shot. The team celebrates, while Mane’s hair is burnt off and Flo is chased off the field. Back in Vineland, the Thorns celebrate with the Claw, where Modo reveals that he bought the team, allowing them to stay in Vineland.

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