Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Team Up in the Official Trailer for Mayday
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
The official trailer for Mayday stars Ryan Reynolds as a stranded pilot and Kenneth Branagh as an ex-KGB agent who form an unlikely alliance during the Cold War. Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the action comedy premieres on Apple TV on September 4, 2026.
The official trailer for the upcoming action comedy film Mayday has just dropped, giving us our first real look at the high stakes pairing of Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. Set at the height of the Cold War, the story follows hot shot U.S. Navy pilot Lieutenant Troy Kelly, played by Reynolds, on a top secret mission deep into Russian territory. When the operation goes completely sideways, Kelly finds himself stranded behind enemy lines and facing seemingly impossible odds.
Things take an unexpected turn when he is discovered by Nikolai Ustinov, a gruff ex-KGB agent played by Branagh who harbors a secret soft spot for American culture. Instead of a swift execution or capture, the encounter sparks an unlikely alliance. The film leans into the buddy comedy dynamic as these two opposing forces have to work together to pull off a rescue and navigate a rapidly shifting political landscape. The cast also features Marcin Dorocinski, Maria Bakalova, and David Morse rounding out the ensemble.
Behind the camera, the film is written and directed by the creative duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, who previously brought plenty of sharp humor and blockbuster energy to projects like Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Produced by a heavy hitting team including David Ellison and Dana Goldberg, Mayday is set to premiere globally on Apple TV on September 4, 2026. For all the details and to catch the full trailer, you can check out the original report on IGN South Africa.
Tags: Mayday, Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, Apple TV, Film
Original article: IGN South Africa