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Casper Kelly's Horror-Comedy “Buddy” Opens Aug 28 2026.

7/10/2026

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Casper Kelly releases the horror-comedy Buddy in U.S. theaters on August 28, 2026.
Buddy premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, after which Roadside Attractions and Saban Films secured distribution rights.
The cast includes Cristin Milioti, Keegan-Michael Key, Patton Oswalt, Michael Shannon and Topher Grace.
Casper Kelly and Jamie King co-wrote the script.
Critics praise Keegan-Michael Key’s voice work but note that Buddy never reaches the extreme tone it intends.

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Story summary

Casper Kelly releases the horror-comedy Buddy in U.S. theaters on August 28, 2026.
Buddy premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, after which Roadside Attractions and Saban Films secured distribution rights.
The cast includes Cristin Milioti, Keegan-Michael Key, Patton Oswalt, Michael Shannon and Topher Grace.
Casper Kelly and Jamie King co-wrote the script.
Critics praise Keegan-Michael Key’s voice work but note that Buddy never reaches the extreme tone it intends.