Robotboy (film)

Robotboy is a 2026 American 3D computer-animated superhero film based on the Cartoon Network TV series of the same name by Jan Van Rijsselberge. Directed by Rob Letterman, the film stars the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bill Hader, Taraji P. Henson, Chris O'Dowd, Mark Strong, Will Arnett, and Andy Samberg. In the film, Robotboy and his human friends face off Manny Sumbling, a dangerous criminal who declares war on the mayor of San Francisco. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, it was released on February 20, 2026, by Columbia Pictures. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and was a box-office success, grossing over $378 million on an $84 million budget. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, but lost to Disney's Talon. A sequel is in development.

Synopsis
Robotboy is a young robot who protects the innocent people of San Francisco, California. But when a dangerous criminal named Manny Sumbling comes to San Francisco, declaring war on the mayor, he's the only one who can stop him... with the help of his allies Tommy Turnbull, Gus Turner, and Lola Mbola.

Cast

 * Ryan Reynolds as Robotboy, the titular main protagonist and protector of San Francisco.
 * Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tommy Turnbull, Robotoby's best human friend and owner.
 * Bill Hader as Gus Turner, Tommy's best friend and second-most trusting ally.
 * Taraji P. Henson as Lola Mbola, Tommy's girlfriend and third-most trusting ally.
 * Chris O'Dowd as Whitey Wilson, a British robotics expert who originally created Robotboy to protect the world until he saw Robotboy with Tommy and decided that Robotboy is too caring to protect the whole world.
 * Mark Strong as Manny Sumbling, a dangerous criminal who comes to San Francisco to declare war on its mayor.
 * Will Arnett as Larry Miller, the incompetent mayor of San Francisco.
 * Andy Samberg as Josh Geeles, the overweight and slightly unintelligent president of the United States.
 * Gabriel Iglesias as Dwight Turnbull, Debbie's husband and Tommy's father.
 * Sarah Silverman as Debbie Turnbull, Dwight's wife and Tommy's mother.
 * Bebe Rexha as Bambi, Lola's arch-rival and Tommy's former love interest.