Bruce (film)

Bruce is a 2026 American 3D computer-animated comedy-adventure film directed by Adam McKay and written by Jeff Wadlow. Produced by Illumination, the film stars Matthew Broderick, Will Ferrell, Amy Adams, Sean William Scott, Josh Peck, Chris Rock, J.K. Simmons, and Ty Burrell. In the film, an NYPD officer must solve a murder case within 24 hours or he will be relieved of is duties as police officer. The film was released on August 28, 2026, by Universal Pictures, and received mostly positive reviews from critics. It was also successful, commercially, grossing over $670 million on a $90 million budget.

Synopsis
Set in New York City, the film revolves around Bruce Bandin, an NYPD officer, as he is assigned to solve a murder case, with the help of his partner and love interest Hannah Lux Davis, within 24 hours or he will be relieved of his duties as police officer. To make matters worse, his brother, Arnold, does not approve of him as a police officer and wants to sabotage his chances of succeeding.

Cast

 * Matthew Broderick as Bruce Bandin, an ordinary NYPD officer who is assigned a murder case to solve within 24 hours.
 * Will Ferrell as Arnold Bandin, Bruce's dimwitted younger brother who does not approve of him being a police officer.
 * Amy Adams as Hannah Lux Davis, Bruce's partner and love interest.
 * Sean William Scott and Josh Peck as Will and Bill, a pair of dimwitted humanoid animals, respectively speaking, a rooster and buffalo.
 * Chris Rock as "Troublesome" Terrence, a humanoid fox who works as a stand-up comedian.
 * J.K. Simmons as Freddie, a humanoid devil who is the mastermind behind the murder case Bruce is solving.
 * Ty Burrell as Jason, a humanoid demon/snowy owl hybrid who works alongside Freddie.