Buddy opened in US theaters on August 28, 2026. A rent or buy release was recorded on September 22, 2026. Current US availability is unconfirmed.
Buddy opened in US theaters on August 28, 2026. A rent or buy release was recorded on September 22, 2026. Current US availability is unconfirmed.
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Release details
Known dates and milestones
Released
In theaters
Since Aug 28
Released
Rent or buy
Since Sep 22
Streaming
Streaming
Platform and date unknown
Cast and crew
- Written by
- Jamie King
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Sources and attribution
Supporting links and attribution for the dates, credits, schedules and watch options shown on this page.
- Limited theatrical releaseAugust 28, 2026Reported
“August 28, 2026: Buddy (Roadside Attractions / Saban Films). Casper Kelly (director/screenplay); Jamie King (screenplay); Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Patton Oswalt, Clint Howard, Michael Shannon, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key”
- Theatrical releaseAugust 28, 2026Reported
“Buddy (2026 film): infobox: released 2026-08-28 (United States)”
- Digital purchaseSeptember 22, 2026Reported
“It will be released on digital platforms on September 22 and on Blu ray and DVD on November 6.”
- Cast and crew data
Release dates retain the source wording. Season history records original premieres; availability receipts identify options that can be used now or later.
Past changes
Digital purchase date announced: September 22, 2026
Theatrical release date announced: August 28, 2026
Limited theatrical release date announced: August 28, 2026