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Ryan Reynolds news
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The gist
Ryan Reynolds promotes new Apple TV film Mayday, a Cold War action-comedy with Kenneth Branagh. The film streams September 4, drawing attention amid his family birthday posts.
Background
Ryan Reynolds is currently promoting his new Apple TV film 'Mayday', a 1987-set action-comedy where he plays a Navy fighter pilot who crashes in Soviet Russia and teams up with an ex-KGB agent (Kenneth Branagh) to escape. The film has been generating buzz with reviews and interviews, and Reynolds has also been in the news for congratulating 'The Odyssey' for surpassing 'Deadpool & Wolverine' as the highest-grossing R-rated movie, and for his family's birthday celebrations.
How it unfolded
- Aug 25, 2026Reynolds shared Instagram photos celebrating Blake Lively's birthday, kicking off family birthday season.
- Sep 1, 2026Reynolds attended the New York premiere of 'Mayday' at AMC Lincoln Square.
- Sep 2, 2026Reynolds praised 'The Odyssey' for becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie, and shared his favorite '80s movies in an interview.
- Sep 3, 2026Reviews for 'Mayday' began appearing, with mixed to positive notices.
- Sep 4, 2026'Mayday' streams on Apple TV.
Who’s saying what
- Critics
- Some reviews praise the chemistry between Reynolds and Branagh, calling it a fun buddy comedy.
- Critics
- Other reviews note the film is uneven, with some saying it works only 'most of the time'.