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The cast of Bong Joon Ho’s first animated venture has begun to take shape, with Bradley Cooper and Dave Bautista among the actors joining the ensemble. The pair previously collaborated on James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, Avengers: Infinity War, and Endgame, where the former lent his voice to Rocket and the latter embodied Drax the Destroyer.

Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, and more join the voice cast of Bong Joon Ho’s Ally

Bong Joon Ho’s debut animated feature directorial, Ally, has reportedly added multiple notable actors to its voice cast. They include Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Alex Jayne Go, Ayo Edebiri, Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House, and Werner Herzog.

Ho, whose previous credits include Parasite and Okja, co-wrote the screenplay with Jason Yu, in addition to directing. He is also co-producing with Seo Woo-sik.

Neon, which previously distributed the former in North America, is handling Ally’s distribution in the region. Meanwhile, Pathé is releasing it in France, Benelux, Switzerland, and West Africa. CJ Entertainment and Penture are distributing it in South Korea, Vietnam, Turkey, and Indonesia. Additionally, Pathé is representing international sales, excluding Japan and China, with CJ and Penture overseeing those markets.

The story follows the titular protagonist, a piglet squid living in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Filled with curiosity, she dreams of seeing the sun one day and becoming the star of a wildlife documentary.

However, her peaceful life is disrupted when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean. Consequently, Ally, alongside her colorful yet loyal companions, embarks on a journey taking her all the way to the surface world.

Real-life marine creatures inspired the film’s setting and characters. Billed as a family adventure, the film’s central themes of friendship and courage drive the narrative, in which human and underwater-creature interactions impact both worlds. Moreover, it will feature epic action sequences while also blending humor with emotion.

Ally is set for 2027. Ho’s last directorial effort, the sci-fi black comedy, Mickey 17, premiered in 2025. Despite garnering a positive critical reception, it failed at the box office, reportedly grossing only $133 million against an estimated $118 million budget.