The first official trailer for GOAT, the upcoming original animated sports comedy from Sony Pictures Animation, dropped on July 30, 2025, offering a vivid look at a world where animals play full‑contact basketball known as “roarball.”
What the Trailer Reveals
The story follows Will Harris, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, a determined little goat who dreams of playing roarball among the fiercest animals.
Stephen Curry, in his feature film voice acting debut, voices Lenny, a supportive giraffe, and also serves as a producer through Unanimous Media.
The trailer highlights Will’s courage against towering opponents, comedic yet heartfelt interactions, and motivational moments echoing Curry’s own underdog basketball journey.
Cast & Creative Team
The all-star voice cast includes:
- Caleb McLaughlin as Will Harris
- Stephen Curry as Lenny (also producer)
- Supporting Cast: Gabrielle Union, Nicola Coughlan, Nick Kroll, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis, Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Hudson, Aaron Pierre, Jelly Roll, Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee, Sherry Cola, Eduardo Franco, and Ayesha Curry
Directed by Tyree Dillihay (in his feature debut) and co‑directed by Adam Rosette, the screenplay comes from Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley.
GOAT is opening in U.S. theaters on February 13, 2026, strategically aligning with the NBA’s All‑Star weekend in Los Angeles.
With its first trailer offering a winning mix of humor, heart, and high‑energy animation, GOAT is shaping up to be a feel‑good underdog story packed with visual spectacle and star power.
