Goat Movie Reviews Are All Giving the Same Verdict

Following early reviews, Goat has opened to mostly positive reactions. Sony Pictures Animation’s latest PG-rated feature blends high-energy sports action with vibrant animation in a story about a determined young goat aiming to defy expectations.

Goat movie reviews are highly promising

From Sony Pictures Animation, Goat is a PG-rated animated film directed by Tyree Dillihay with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. It centers on Will, a small goat who dreams of playing professional roarball, a full-contact co-ed sport, and debuts in theaters on February 13, 2026.

Jeff Ewing of The Direct rated it 7/10, calling it “a charming love letter to basketball” with added realism from producer Steph Curry. Kaitlyn Booth of Bleeding Cool scored it 8/10 and described it as “the most sports movie to ever sports movie.”

William Bibbiani of TheWrap stated, “Say what you will about the premise, but if you think that’s all there is to ‘Goat,’ you’re going to bleat those words.”

Several critics praised the animation. Cole Groth of FandomWire gave it a 7/10, saying it was “visually, nothing but net.” Andrew J. Salazar of Discussing Film gave it a 3/5, calling it a “supreme visual feast.” Maxance Vincent of Loud and Clear Reviews added that “kids will be dazzled by the film’s astonishing animation.”

Some reviews highlighted drawbacks. Rendy Jones of Rendy Reviews rated it 2.5/5, stating, “Each shot GOAT takes is blocked by better movies.” Mark Kennedy of Associated Press called it a “predictable, saccharine script.” Cath Clarke of The Guardian rated it 2/5 and said, “Goat lacks heart and soul.”

On Rotten Tomatoes, audience reactions were generally positive. One verified viewer called it “very cute” and “gender inclusive,” while another praised its “great animation” and said they would “definitely get it on Blu-ray.” Another noted it was “fun and entertaining as well as educational.”

Source: Comingsoon.net