Gold
Buddy
A magical, singing orange unicorn holds his cast hostage in a surreal TV-show dimension, as he becomes more and more demented.
Release Date
August 27, 2026
Runtime
95 min
Genres
Horror, Comedy, Fantasy
Director
Casper Kelly
Writers
Casper Kelly, Jamie King
IMAX Scorecard
Buddy earns an IMAX score of 87. No IMAX booking has been recorded yet.
Capture Tier
Premium Digital Capture
Captured at 6K+ resolution (RED, Venice, DXL2).
Tallest Aspect
1.33 : 1
1.33 : 1(some sequences)
IMAX Score
Gold
87/100
Capture Format90
Premium Digital Capture
Captured at 6K+ resolution (RED, Venice, DXL2).
Sony CineAlta Venice 2, Fujinon B4, Canon S16 Zoom, Lomo Standard Speed, and Arri Signature Prime Lenses(also Rialto Mini version)
Aspect Ratio100
1.33 : 1
Features true 1.43:1 IMAX Laser footage.
1.33 : 1(some sequences)
Sound Mix60
Mix TBD
Sound mix data missing.
Raw Tech Specs
Aspect Ratios
1.33 : 1(some sequences)
1.85 : 1
2.39 : 1(some scenes)
Cameras
Sony CineAlta Venice 2, Fujinon B4, Canon S16 Zoom, Lomo Standard Speed, and Arri Signature Prime Lenses(also Rialto Mini version)
Negative / Capture Media
AXSM
DCP Digital Cinema Package
Processes
Digital Intermediate(4K, master format)
Trailer
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Cast
Keegan-Michael Key
Buddy the Unicorn (voice)
Cristin Milioti
Grace
Delaney Quinn
Freddy
Caleb Williams
Wade
Madison Polan
Hannah
Tristan Borders
Oliver
Patton Oswalt
Strappy (voice)
Jimmica Collins
Betty Bunny (voice)
Eric Bauza
Mr. Mailbox / Worry Well / Couchy / Trashy / Pee Flower (voice)
Topher Grace
Ben
Bryson JonSteele
Derek
Seamus Flynn
Timothy
Luke Speakman
Josh
Bennie Taylor
Mailman Miles
Phuong Kubacki
Nurse Nancy
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