Gladiators (film)

Gladiators is a 2026 American 3D computer-animated comedy film directed by Carlos Saldanha and written by Yoni Brenner and Tim Federle. Produced by 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios, the film stars Keanu Reeves, Diane Kruger, Jim Gaffigan, Robert Redford, Will Ferrell, Amanda Seyfried, and Tom Holland. The film's plot follows Vincent T. Walters, a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, as he joins a group of misfit gladiators, who are in danger of losing their positions, so he can save his reputation as a football player. Released on August 14, 2026, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, the film grossed over $376 million on a $112 million budget and received mixed reviews from critics.
== Synopsis ==
Set in Dallas, Texas, the film revolves around Vincent T. Walters, a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, as he joins a group of misfit gladiators, who are in danger of losing their positions, so he can save his reputation as a football player. But it won't be so difficult for a football quarterback to make it through a few dangerous but worthy tasks and quests, just so he can stay a football quarterback.
== Cast ==
* Keanu Reeves as Vincent T. Walters, a football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys who teams up with a group of misfit gladiators in order to stay on the team.
* Diane Kruger as Lola Murphy, the leader of the group of misfit gladiators and Vincent's love interest.
* Jim Gaffigan as Johnny Rockwell, an obese and apathetic gladiator who hates fitness and loves eating chips.
* Robert Redford as Harry Tubmaster, the oldest living gladiator in Dallas.
* Will Ferrell as Alan Walters, Vincent's older brother.
* Amanda Seyfried as Penny Walers, Vincent and Alan's single mother.
* Tom Holland as Jason Von Cavitus, the Dallas Cowboys coach who despises gladiators.
* Jonah Hill as Snotlout (cameo via archive from How to Train Your Dragon 2)
* John DiMaggio as a hot dog vendor
* Jeff Bennett as a talk show host
* Kristen Schaal as a muscle woman
Category:Blue Sky Studios
Category:20th Century Fox animated films
Category:20th Century Fox Animation
Category:PG-rated films
Category:Films directed by Carlos Saldanha
Category:Film scores by John Powell
Category:Will Ferrell