---
title: "Mayday"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mayday-2026-2"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1137844
imdb_id: "tt28014327"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 30
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Mayday (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mayday-2026-2

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A trapped U.S. Navy pilot must ally with an eccentric ex-KGB agent to survive."

### Why Watch
- Starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh
- Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein

### Caveats & Content Note
- Rated PG-13
- May not appeal to viewers seeking pure historical drama
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG-13 rating and blends action and comedy elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, suspense, adventurous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Apple TV | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Apple TV | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Apple TV | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Apple TV | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley
- **Networks / Studios**: Skydance Media, Maximum Effort, GoldDay

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ryan Reynolds** as *Troy Kelly*
- **Kenneth Branagh** as *Nikolai Ustinov*
- **Marcin Dorociński** as *Alexander Volkov*
- **Maria Bakalova** as *Anna Ustinov*
- **David Morse** as *Harold Kelly*
- **Clark Johnson** as *CDR Keith Hardwick*
- **Wendy Crewson** as *Assistant Director Karen Meadows*
- **Louis Cancelmi** as *Maj Pete Sanders*
- **Josh Hamilton** as *Consul General Dan Hennessy*
- **Alex Mallari Jr.** as *Danny 'Longshot' Bowers*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Mayday released?
Mayday was released on 09/03/2026 in the US.

### Q: Who directed Mayday?
Mayday was written and directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein.

### Q: Who stars in Mayday?
The film stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, alongside Lorrie Odom and David Morse.

### Q: What is the genre of Mayday?
Mayday is an action and comedy film.

### Q: Who produced Mayday?
The film was produced by Apple Original Films, Skydance Media, and Maximum Effort.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mayday — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1137844)
- [Mayday (2026 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayday_(2026_film))
- ['Mayday' Review: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Buddy Up](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/mayday-review-ryan-reynolds-1236851743/)
- [Mayday (2026) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28014327/)
- [Mayday (2026) | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mayday_2026)
- [Mayday (2026) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1727692-mayday/prehled/)

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