Swapped
Swapped is an upcoming American animated comedy film directed by Nathan Greno. Produced by Skydance Animation, the film features the voices of Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, and Justina Machado. It is set for release on Netflix and select theaters on May 1, 2026.
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| Directed by | Nathan Greno |
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| Edited by | Tim Mertens |
| Music by | Siddhartha Khosla |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 102 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Swapped is an upcoming American animated comedy film directed by Nathan Greno. Produced by Skydance Animation, the film features the voices of Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, and Justina Machado. It is set for release on Netflix and select theaters on May 1, 2026.
Premise
[edit]A small woodland mammal and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of The Valley, accidentally magically swap bodies after crashing into a magical plant and set off on an adventure of a lifetime while bonding together and helping the woodland animals.[2]
Voice cast
[edit]- Michael B. Jordan as Ollie, a brown sea otter-like creature known as a Pookoo who switches bodies with Ivy
- Juno Temple as Ivy, a light green Kākāpō-like bird known as a Javan who switches bodies with Ollie
- Tracy Morgan as Boogle, a purple grouper-like fish with algae for fins
- Cedric the Entertainer as Caloo, Ollie's father
- Justina Machado as Calli, Ollie's mother
- Ambika Mod as Violet, Ivy's sister
- Lolly Adefope as Lily, Ivy's sister
- Táta Vega as Ollie's grandma
Production
[edit]In February 2018, it was announced that Nathan Greno had signed a multi-year contract with Skydance Media to write and direct an animated film provisionally titled Powerless, as well as consult on projects in development.[3] In January 2019, Skydance Animation hired former Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO John Lasseter as head of Animation.[4] The project reunited Lasseter with Greno, who had previously co-directed Tangled (2010) under Lasseter's leadership at Walt Disney Animation Studios.[5] In April 2020, Greno's film was revealed to be retitled to Pookoo.[6] In October 2023, Siddhartha Khosla was revealed to be composing the film's score.[2] In October 2025, Skydance Animation Madrid's VP of Finance and Operations, Carolina Borreguero Sanz, confirmed that the studio had delivered the film, which had been retitled from Pookoo to Swapped.[7][8][9] Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple were revealed as cast members the following month.[10] In January 2026, Tracy Morgan and Cedric the Entertainer were revealed as cast members.[11] That same month, Tim Mertens, editor of Wreck-It Ralph (2012), was revealed to be the editor of Swapped.[12]
Release
[edit]Swapped was originally intended to be released on Apple TV+, but in October 2023, Netflix took over the film's distribution rights from Apple, as part of a new multi-year deal with Skydance Animation, while setting it initially for a 2025 release.[2] In June 2025, Netflix announced that the film would premiere in 2026.[13][14][11] The film was screened at the Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma on January 9, 2026,[12] ahead of its limited theatrical release and premiere on Netflix on May 1.[15][16][17]
Marketing
[edit]In June 2024, a first look of a rendered image from the film was released in Netflix's Next on Netflix: Animation 2024 presentation.[18] In June 2025, Netflix revealed a second rendered image at the Annecy Film Festival.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/swapped-cast-release-date
- ^ a b c Fleming Jr., Mike (October 18, 2023). "Netflix Sets Skydance Animation In Multi-Year Deal, First Up Is Alan Menken Musical 'Spellbound'; Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ Busch, Anita (February 22, 2018). "Skydance Media Taps Tangled's Nathan Greno In Multiyear Deal, Will Direct Powerless". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ Lang, Brent (January 9, 2019). "Ousted Pixar Chief John Lasseter Hired by Skydance Animation". Variety. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Keegan, Rebecca; Giardina, Carolyn (July 27, 2022). "John Lasseter's Second Act". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ "Skydance Acquires Spain's Ilion Studios To Form Combined U.S.-Europe Animation Outfit". Skydance Media. April 6, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (October 2, 2025). "Netflix's 'Pookoo' Changes Title to 'Swapped' and Other Updates From Skydance Animation Madrid". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ "CARA/MPA Film Ratings Bulletin 10/08/25; MPA Ratings & Rating Reasons For 'Die My Love', 'Last Days' & More". Screen-Connections. October 7, 2025. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- ^ "Swapped". filmratings.com. MPAA. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (November 18, 2025). "Michael B. Jordan & Juno Temple Join Animated Feature 'Swapped'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (January 7, 2026). "Netflix's 2026 Film Slate: Dates For 'War Machine' & Other Titles, New Cast For Animated 'Swapped' Plus First-Look Pics For 'Enola Holmes 3,' More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ a b "Lasseter Film "Swapped" To Be Previewed at Sebastiani Theater Jan. 9". sonomasun.com. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ "Netflix Gets Animated at Annecy!". Netflix. June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ a b Moore, Kasey (June 20, 2025). "Netflix's Next Animated Movie From Skydance Animation 'Pookoo' Delayed to 2026; New First Look Unveiled". What's On Netflix. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Glassman, Thea (March 11, 2026). "Everything to Know About Swapped, Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple's Animated Comedy". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ "Swapped - Laemmle.com". www.laemmle.com. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (March 11, 2026). "Skydance/Netflix's 'Swapped' Sets May 1 Release (New Images)". Animation Magazine. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (June 6, 2024). "Next on Netflix Animation Presentation Sneak-Peeks 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters', 'Plankton' Movie, 'Motel Transylvania' and Much, Much More!". Animation Magazine. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
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