‘GOAT’ Charges to No. 1 with a Winning Original Story
Sony Pictures Animation’s family-friendly underdog tale scores at the box office, earning $102 million worldwide and strong praise from critics and audiences alike. Learn more below.
After its opening weekend of release, “GOAT” debuted at No. 1 at the domestic box office, marking a major win for original animation. The Sony Pictures Animation and Columbia Pictures family film has earned $58.3 million domestically and more than $102 million worldwide so far, signaling strong audience enthusiasm for the uplifting sports comedy.
Audiences and critics alike have embraced the PG-rated feature. “GOAT” currently holds an 82 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes along with a 93 percent audience rating, underscoring its broad family appeal and positive word-of-mouth.
“A highly original and rousing animated feature.” Variety
The film follows a small goat with big dreams of sports greatness, delivering an underdog story filled with heart, humor and high-energy competition. Anchored by themes of perseverance and believing in yourself, the story blends laugh-out-loud moments with an inspiring message that resonates with viewers of all ages.
The voice cast features Gabrielle Union, Steph Curry, Nick Kroll, Nicola Coughlan, Caleb McLaughlin, Patton Oswalt, David Harbour and more. Their performances elevate the story’s emotional beats while keeping the action lively and fun.
As original animated films continue to stand out at the box office, “GOAT” proves that fresh storytelling, relatable characters and an uplifting message can connect in a big way with family audiences.
“GOAT” is playing in theaters now and will be available for licensing from Swank soon.