Ryan Reynolds’ Spy Thriller ‘Mayday’ to Premiere on Apple TV in September
Apple TV has announced the premiere of its new original film, "Mayday," starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. Scheduled for release on Friday, September 4, 2026, the movie is described as a genre-bending, action-packed buddy comedy that reimagines the spy thriller format. The plot follows Lieutenant Troy “Assassin” Kelly (Reynolds), a U.S. Navy pilot who becomes stranded behind enemy lines in Russia during the height of the Cold War after a mission fails. He is discovered by Nikolai Ustinov (Branagh), a gruff former KGB agent with an unexpected appreciation for American culture. Despite being on opposite sides of the conflict, the two form an unlikely alliance and friendship. This marks Ryan Reynolds’ second starring role for Apple TV, following the holiday hit "Spirited." Although Apple recently achieved box office success with "F1: The Movie," the company currently has no theatrical releases planned for 2026, opting instead for direct streaming premieres on its platform.
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