Few things scream “family movie” like a movie centered around talking dogs.Straysis certainly not for the whole family, though — an R-rated comedy set to premiere in theaters next month. The upcoming feature centers on a neglected dog named Reggiewho seeks revengeon his less-than-dog worthy owner Doug. Ahead of the movie’s release on August 18, Universal is adding a little more bite to its bark with a newly released trailer offering another look at what to expect.
StraysfollowsReggie (Will Ferrell), a Border Terrier with a relentlessly optimistic view of the world who is also rather naïve. So, when his owner Doug (Will Forte) leaves Reggie to fend for himself on the streets, Reggie is certain there must be some mistake. Why would Doug do such a thing? It’s not until Reggie meets a stray Boston Terrier named Bug (Jamie Foxx) that Reggie realizes his relationship with Dougwas rather toxic, finally losing the rose-colored glasses. Fueled by this new epiphany, Reggie, Bug, and Bug’s friends — who face their own challenges with their owners — team up to help Reggie make his way back home and get revenge on Doug where it will hurt him most.
Strayswas written byDan Perrault(American Vandal,Players) and directed byJosh Greenbaum(Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar). Perrault serves as a producer alongside duoPhil LordandChris Miller— known for projects such asSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,Cocaine Bear,The Lego Movie, and more —Aditya Sood,Erik Feig, andLouis Leterrier. Additional cast includesIsla Fisheras an Australian Sheppard named Maggie,Randall Parkas an anxious Great Dane named Hunter,Josh Gad,Rob Riggle,Jamie Demetriou,Sofia Vergara,Harvey Guillén, and a cameo byDennis Quaidas himself.
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StraysIs Already Gaining Positive Responses
Straysmay not yet be in theaters, but early test screenings have already been a success for the upcoming feature. Back in February, Greenbaum spoke withCollider’sSteve Weintraubabout making the feature and what to expect.During their conversation, Greenbaum revealed that the movie “tested very, very well, particularly for a first screening, but also just in our climactic kind of moment, we had full applause and full hooting and hollering.” Based on that reaction, Greenbaum is excited for more people to experience the movie in theaters and is hopeful the positive reactions will continue.
