Swapped (2026)

Genre: Animated Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 1h 42m
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Director: Nathan Greno
Language: English
Streaming On: Netflix

Overview

Swapped follows Ollie, a mischievous woodland creature who spends his days stealing food and causing trouble across the Valley. His world turns upside down after a mysterious magical accident causes him to swap bodies with Ivy — a proud and fearless skybird from a rival species.

Forced into each other’s lives, the two natural enemies must survive unfamiliar dangers while pretending to be one another. What begins as a chaotic and hilarious body-swap disaster quickly evolves into an emotional journey of friendship, identity, and trust.

As Ollie struggles with the freedom and pressure of life in the skies, Ivy discovers the harsh realities of surviving on the forest floor. Along the way, they uncover an ancient force threatening the balance of the Valley — including the rise of the terrifying Fire Wolf, a destructive predator tied to the Valley’s forgotten past.

Hunted by enemies, separated from their families, and trapped in bodies they barely understand, Ollie and Ivy are forced to work together despite their differences. Their adventure becomes a race against time to reverse the curse before the Valley descends into chaos.

Blending fast-paced comedy, heartfelt emotional moments, and vibrant fantasy world-building, Swapped delivers a classic buddy-adventure story with themes of empathy, prejudice, courage, and self-discovery. The film combines the charm of traditional animated adventures with modern humor and visually spectacular action sequences.

Main Cast

• Michael B. Jordan as Ollie
• Juno Temple as Ivy
• Tracy Morgan as Boogle
• Ambika Mod as Violet
• Cedric the Entertainer as Caloo
• Justina Machado as Calli
• Lolly Adefope as Lily
• Táta Vega as Ollie’s Grandma

Movie Highlights

• Emotional body-swap adventure with fantasy elements
• Strong chemistry between Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple
• Beautiful animated environments and creature designs
• Mix of comedy, action, and heartfelt storytelling
• Family-friendly with darker emotional moments underneath

Ratings

• IMDb: 7.3/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 69%
• Roger Ebert: 2.5/4
• Google Users: 71% liked this film

Critical Reception

Critics praised the film’s animation quality, energetic voice cast, and emotional themes, though some reviews noted that the story follows familiar body-swap formulas. Audiences responded positively to its humor, emotional character arcs, and fantasy adventure style.

Where to watch

• watch on jimmeflix.com for free