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GOAT’ Opens in Theaters With Split Reviews, Eye-Popping Animation and Sports Star Power

Reviews highlight dazzling visuals over a predictable underdog screenplay.

Overview

  • Sony Pictures Animation’s family film opened nationwide on Feb. 13 and remains a theatrical exclusive with no streaming date announced.
  • The story centers on Will Harris, a small goat pursuing pro roarball, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin alongside Gabrielle Union, with Stephen Curry producing and voicing a supporting role.
  • Critics widely praise the kinetic animation, inventive world-building, and roarball set pieces staged in distinctive arenas.
  • Many reviews describe the narrative as formulaic and emotionally familiar, noting a by-the-numbers sports arc.
  • Coverage calls out conspicuous product placement and spotlights real basketball cameos from WNBA and NBA figures, including Dwyane Wade; the film is rated PG at about 1 hour 40 minutes.