Mayday 2026

“A friendship with major red flags.”

Status: Released
Runtime: 110 minutes
Director: Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley
Networks: Skydance Media, Maximum Effort, GoldDay
Where to Stream: Apple TV

★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 30 votes PG-13 ComedyAction Released

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Directed by Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley

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What is Mayday?

Mayday is an American action comedy film directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. The film is produced by Apple Original Films, Skydance Media, and Maximum Effort.

Type: Film
Year: 2026
Status: Released
Runtime: 110 minutes
Release date: Sep 2, 2026
Original language: EN
Origin: United States of America
Studios: Skydance Media, Maximum Effort, GoldDay
Genres: Comedy, Action
Updated: Sep 5, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 30 votes
Episode runtime: ~110 minutes
Status: Released
Networks: Skydance Media, Maximum Effort, GoldDay

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Mayday is an American action comedy film directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. The film is produced by Apple Original Films, Skydance Media, and Maximum Effort. It follows a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War who finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. In order to survive, the pilot forms an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent. The film stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, and its runtime is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

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“A trapped U.S. Navy pilot must ally with an eccentric ex-KGB agent to survive.”

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Starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh
Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein

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Rated PG-13
May not appeal to viewers seeking pure historical drama

Watch it if you enjoy action comedies featuring unexpected alliances during the Cold War.

The film carries a PG-13 rating and blends action and comedy elements.

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Cast

Ryan Reynolds Troy Kelly

Kenneth Branagh Nikolai Ustinov

Marcin Dorociński Alexander Volkov

Maria Bakalova Anna Ustinov

David Morse Harold Kelly

Clark Johnson CDR Keith Hardwick

Wendy Crewson Assistant Director Karen Meadows

Louis Cancelmi Maj Pete Sanders

Josh Hamilton Consul General Dan Hennessy

Alex Mallari Jr. Danny 'Longshot' Bowers

Alden Adair James 'Mullet' Mullen

Lovell Adams-Gray Tomas 'Boomer' Garcia

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When was Mayday released?

Mayday was released on 09/03/2026 in the US.

Who directed Mayday?

Mayday was written and directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein.

Who stars in Mayday?

The film stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, alongside Lorrie Odom and David Morse.

What is the genre of Mayday?

Mayday is an action and comedy film.

Who produced Mayday?

The film was produced by Apple Original Films, Skydance Media, and Maximum Effort.

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