Overview
- Sony Pictures Animation’s 3D sports comedy opened Feb. 13 in the U.S., with an India release set for Feb. 20 in English and Hindi.
- Directed by Tyree Dillihay, the film centers on Will, a small goat voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, with Gabrielle Union as star Jett and producer Stephen Curry voicing giraffe Lenny.
- Early reviews from The Hollywood Reporter, the Los Angeles Times and Empire praise the vivid, kinetic animation and worldbuilding while describing the screenplay as formulaic.
- ESPN details how roarball action was crafted with input from Curry and Andre Iguodala, featuring enlarged courts, biome-based arenas and play designs rooted in real basketball.
- Athlete cameos by Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, Dwyane Wade, Kevin Love and Iguodala, alongside a broad ensemble cast, reinforce the film’s deep ties to basketball culture.