Buddy

Buddy (2026)



7.0 2026 96 min Israel, United States of America

Director: Casper Kelly

Cast: Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon

Comedy Horror
Within the twisted wreckage of a beloved children’s TV show, BUDDY unfolds—a nightmare behind the puppet stage. Starring Emmy® winner Cristin Milioti (The Penguin, How I Met Your Mother, Palm Springs), alongside Delaney Quinn (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Topher Grace (That ’70s Show, BlacKkKlansman), Emmy® winner Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele, The Super Mario Bros. Movie), two-time Oscar® nominee Michael Shannon (The Shape of Water, Man of Steel), and Emmy and Grammy® winner Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, The King of Queens).

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More About This Film

Buddy is a 2026 horror thriller that begins like a strange parody of a children's television program before revealing a much darker world. The story centers on a bright orange, humanoid unicorn mascot whose cheerful image hides something deeply unsettling, while a mother becomes increasingly determined to find a child connected to the mysterious show.

Casper Kelly blends satire, psychological horror, and surreal television imagery to examine childhood media and the unsettling power familiar entertainment can have. The film plays with the contrast between colorful children's programming and disturbing subject matter, giving its horror a deliberately absurd edge.

  • Casper Kelly directed and co-wrote the film with Jamie King.
  • Cristin Milioti, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon, and Patton Oswalt star.
  • The film premiered in the Midnight section of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
  • Roadside Attractions and Saban Films handled the U.S. theatrical release.
  • The movie runs for approximately 95 minutes.

Where to Watch

The film received a U.S. theatrical release in September 2026, with digital availability depending on the post-theatrical window.