The rundown
Buddy (2026)
Remember BUDDY, the bright orange unicorn and star of that classic childrens' television show who brought joy and life lessons into your living room? Inside the colorful world of "It's Buddy!", a group of children spend their days singing, dancing, and helping Buddy spread happiness. But when one child refuses to play along, Buddy is not pleased and cracks begin to appear in this seemingly perfect world.
The same weekend also brings Colony. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.
The theatrical release lands August 28, 2026.
Production notes
The history behind Buddy
Production is led by BoulderLight Pictures, Low Spark Films and SIPUR. Casper Kelly directs, with writing credits for Jamie King. The finished film runs 1 hour 35 minutes. It carries an R rating in the US.
Why react to this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
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Reactions on Reactr
Be one of the first to react
Reaction clips for Buddy will appear here as Reactors share them. The Reactr recorder is free for creators: watch the trailer, record on camera or voice only, and the finished clip is yours to post on your own TikTok, Reels, or Shorts channel.
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FAQ
Buddy: quick answers
How do I record a Buddy trailer reaction?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/buddy, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does Buddy come out?
Buddy is scheduled to open in US theaters on August 28, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Buddy?
Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key and Michael Shannon lead the cast, directed by Casper Kelly.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
