What happens when nature’s sworn enemies accidentally swap bodies? Absolute chaos — and apparently, a heartwarming adventure that’s already shaping up to be Netflix’s most exciting animated release of 2026. Swapped, the new Skydance Animation film hitting Netflix on May 1, 2026, has a dream team behind and in front of the microphone, and it looks like it could genuinely be something special.
Think Freaky Friday meets the wild kingdom — with a side of pure comedic gold.
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Swapped — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Swapped (formerly Pookoo) |
| Director | Nathan Greno (Tangled, Disney) |
| Production | Skydance Animation x Netflix |
| Lead Voice Cast | Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple |
| Supporting Cast | Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, Justina Machado, Ambika Mod, Lolly Adefope |
| Runtime | 1 hour 42 minutes |
| Rating | PG |
| Netflix Release | May 1, 2026 (Global) |
What’s the Story?
Swapped is set in “The Valley” — a vibrant, layered animal ecosystem — where Ollie, the tiniest woodland creature around (voiced by Michael B. Jordan), and Ivy, a regal, majestic bird (voiced by Juno Temple), are natural sworn enemies. When a bizarre mishap causes them to swap bodies, these unlikely rivals must team up to survive the wild and find their way back to themselves.
Director Nathan Greno — best known for co-directing Disney’s Tangled — described it as “an unpredictable, emotional ride full of humor, spectacle, and heart,” drawn from real-life nature documentaries to give the animal world a vibrant, deeply human feel. He also praised the lead duo’s chemistry, noting every moment between Jordan and Temple feels “funny one second, deeply moving the next.”
The Creative Powerhouse Behind It
The screenplay is written by John Whittington (The Lego Batman Movie) alongside Christian Magalhães & Robert Snow (DuckTales, WondLa). The original score is composed by Emmy-nominated Siddhartha Khosla (This Is Us, Only Murders in the Building), and the film is produced by industry heavyweights including John Lasseter and David Ellison.
This marks the second major Netflix x Skydance Animation collaboration, following Spellbound — and the ambition level has clearly stepped up significantly.
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Why Swapped Could Be This Year’s Surprise Family Hit
The combination of a beloved Disney animation veteran at the helm, two magnetic leads in Jordan and Temple, and a comedic ensemble including Tracy Morgan and Cedric the Entertainer makes Swapped impossible to ignore. Whether you’re watching with kids or just love great animated storytelling, May 1 can’t come soon enough.
FAQs
Q: Who voices the two lead characters in Netflix’s Swapped?
Michael B. Jordan voices Ollie, the smallest creature in the valley, while Juno Temple voices Ivy, a majestic regal bird — the two characters who accidentally swap bodies.
Q: When is Swapped releasing on Netflix and what is its runtime?
Swapped premieres globally on Netflix on May 1, 2026, with a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes and a PG rating.
