Mayday
“A friendship with major red flags.”
Synopsis
When a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-14
Top Cast
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Ryan Reynolds
Troy Kelly
Kenneth Branagh
Nikolai Ustinov
Marcin Dorociński
Alexander Volkov
Maria Bakalova
Anna Ustinov
David Morse
Harold Kelly
Clark Johnson
CDR Keith Hardwick
Wendy Crewson
Assistant Director Karen Meadows
Louis Cancelmi
Maj Pete Sanders
Josh Hamilton
Consul General Dan Hennessy
Alex Mallari Jr.
Danny 'Longshot' Bowers
Alden Adair
James 'Mullet' Mullen
Lovell Adams-Gray
Tomas 'Boomer' Garcia
John Francis Daley
LSO
Robert Crooks
Air Boss #1
Lorrie Odom
Nurse
Jean Bernard
Bouncer
Vadim Kroll
Belsky
Andrei Kovski
Yuri
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Adam Sand
- Original Score
- Colin Stetson
- Original Title
- Mayday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Skydance Media, Maximum Effort, GoldDay
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley
Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Adam Sand
Colin Stetson
Barry Peterson
Jamie Gross, John Lee
Don Granger, David Ellison, Johnny Pariseau, Dana Goldberg, Ashley Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Peterson
Director of Photography
Jonathan Goldstein
Writer
Don Granger
Producer
David Ellison
Producer
Johnny Pariseau
Producer
Jonathan Goldstein
Director
John Francis Daley
Director
John Francis Daley
Writer
Dana Goldberg
Producer
Ashley Fox
Producer
Jonathan Goldstein
Producer
John Francis Daley
Producer
Jamie Gross
Editor
Brad Martin
Stunt Coordinator
Colin Stetson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mayday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mayday about?
When a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent.
Who directed Mayday?
Mayday was directed by Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley.
Who stars in Mayday?
The principal cast of Mayday includes Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, Marcin Dorociński, Maria Bakalova, David Morse.
When was Mayday released and how long is it?
Mayday was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Mayday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mayday was composed by Colin Stetson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mayday?
Mayday holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).