GOAT
Sony Pictures Releasing | Release Date: February 13, 2026 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
60
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 16 Critic Reviews
Positive:
9
Mixed:
6
Negative:
1

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
IGNEric GoldmanFeb 13, 2026
Goat isn’t doing anything new story-wise, but it’s a fun and engaging underdog (or undergoat?) sports comedy that shines thanks to its wonderful production design and animation. Read full review
80
TheWrapWilliam BibbianiFeb 9, 2026
Say what you will about the premise, but if you think that’s all there is to 'Goat,' you’re going to bleat those words. Read full review
80
VarietyOwen GleibermanFeb 9, 2026
In outline, GOAT doesn’t do anything terribly unorthodox, but the joy of the film lies in its dreamscape design, in the funky cut and thrust of its patter, and in its touching off-center sincerity. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comNell MinowFeb 13, 2026
It’s not a good sign when we find ourselves admiring the background art more than what is happening in front of it, but it is more imaginative than the characters and story. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckFeb 13, 2026
The film is better-looking than it is written, although there are funny take-offs on such things as hip-hop videos and cheesy sports promotional films. Read full review
70
ColliderNate RichardFeb 13, 2026
It's got the heart, humor, and wonderful animation to keep you entertained this holiday weekend. Read full review
70
Screen RantGregory NussenFeb 9, 2026
It's an underdog story — sorry, under-goat story — for a new generation that is ready for a new, more inclusive kind of game. Read full review
70
Next Best PictureDaniel HowatFeb 9, 2026
It is a classic underdog story wrapped in bold animation, infectious energy, and real heart. Read full review
67
The A.V. ClubJesse HassengerFeb 9, 2026
The actual sports stuff feels a little sweatier, with too much clamor for each animal teammate to really pop. But Goat still leaps over the worst pitfalls of big-studio kid-centric animation. Where it counts, the movie knows just enough ball. Read full review
60
The Travers TakePeter TraversFeb 13, 2026
This hoop dreams animation romp from producer Steph Curry isn’t NBA quality, but it gets the job done for family fun. The inclusivity messaging abut teamwork is laid on thick, but still worthwhile for immature audiences of all ages. Read full review
60
The New York TimesBrandon YuFeb 12, 2026
It’s a story with few surprises and mostly rudimentary emotional concepts, but is enlivened by artwork with colorful texture and a dynamic animation style. Read full review
60
Little White LiesDavid JenkinsFeb 9, 2026
A couple of really random and contrived twists in the fourth quarter make it hard to invest emotionally in the climactic, must-win game, though there’s just enough humour and heart to scrape a last-second win. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesCarlos AguilarFeb 13, 2026
A mixed bag of eye-catching imagery and formulaic writing, Goat disappoints because it follows every expected path toward a triumphant conclusion. Read full review
40
EmpireJohn NugentFeb 12, 2026
Lovely visuals, but this is a rare miss from Sony Pictures Animation. Watch KPop Demon Hunters again, instead. Read full review
40
The GuardianCath ClarkeFeb 9, 2026
Goat lacks heart and soul, and a sense of genuine emotions. Read full review
38
The Associated PressMark KennedyFeb 9, 2026
It’s not as funny as it thinks it is and tiresome in its overly familiar redemption arc. Read full review
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