Mayday 2026
“A friendship with major red flags.”
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
Where to watch
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“A trapped U.S. Navy pilot must ally with an eccentric ex-KGB agent to survive.”
- Starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh
- Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein
- 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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Frequently asked questions
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.