A magical, singing orange unicorn holds his cast hostage in a surreal TV-show dimension, as he becomes more and more demented.

Keegan-Michael Key
as Buddy / Dark Buddy (voice)

Cristin Milioti
as Grace

Delaney Quinn
as Freddy

Caleb Williams
as Wade

Madison Skyy Polan
as Hannah

Tristan Borders
as Oliver

Patton Oswalt
as Strappy (voice)

Jimmica Collins
as Betty Bunny / Scared Flower (voice)

Eric Bauza
as Mr. Mailbox / Worry Well / Couchy / Trashy / Pee Flower (voice)

Topher Grace
as Ben
Chris Sawin
If you like puppets, practical effects, and grotesque horror that is disguised as something cutesy, then *Buddy* is a must-see. As a horror film, it’s surprising because it feels fresh and original with not only its comedic roots and psychological elements but also because it thrusts the audience in...
violetravenx
Buddy (2026) starts like a fake children's show—giving major Don't Hug Me I'm Scared and Amanda the Adventurer game vibes—before going off the rails. After showing fake Barney-style episodes, it abruptly shifts to a real-world family. The mom realizes something is wrong after her daughter gets dr...
Nick
Buddy feels like a deranged children’s show discovered on a cursed VHS tape: loud, colorful, impressively handmade, and increasingly hostile to its audience. The puppetry, sets, and practical effects are the main attraction, and Casper Kelly commits so completely to the nightmare logic that even the...