Swapped (2026)
Swapped is a 2026 adventure movie directed by Nathan Greno, with a running time of 1h 42m. It stars Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple and Tracy Morgan.
There is nothing friendly between a small woodland creature and a proud, high-flying bird. In the Valley they are natural enemies, and they mean to stay that way. Then a bit of old magic trades their bodies, dropping each into a life it was built to hate. Now they have to travel together to switch back, the ground-dweller stuck with wings, the flier stuck with paws. Along the way they stumble onto something bigger than their feud, a danger reaching past both their kinds toward the whole valley. A bright, kid-facing adventure about walking in another animal's skin.
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What is Swapped about?
There is nothing friendly between a small woodland creature and a proud, high-flying bird. In the Valley they are natural enemies, and they mean to stay that way. Then a bit of old magic trades their bodies, dropping each into a life it was built to hate. Now they have to travel together to switch back, the ground-dweller stuck with wings, the flier stuck with paws. Along the way they stumble onto something bigger than their feud, a danger reaching past both their kinds toward the whole valley. A bright, kid-facing adventure about walking in another animal's skin.
When was Swapped released?
Swapped was released on 1 May 2026.
How long is Swapped?
Swapped runs 1h 42m.
Who made Swapped?
Swapped was directed by Nathan Greno.
Where can I watch Swapped?
Swapped is available on Netflix.
Where to watch Swapped
Stream: Netflix
Cast
- Michael B. Jordan as Ollie (voice)
- Juno Temple as Ivy (voice)
- Tracy Morgan as Boogle / Firewolf (voice)
- Cedric the Entertainer as Caloo (voice)
- Justina Machado as Calli (voice)
- Nate Torrence as Lodd (voice)
- Camden Brooks as Young Ollie (voice)
- Táta Vega as Grandma / Mrs. Dung Beetle (voice)
- Ambika Mod as Violet (voice)
- Lolly Adefope as Lily (voice)
- John Ratzenberger as Elder Javan (voice)
- Kari Wahlgren as Female Pookoo / Nurse Javan (voice)
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A few thoughts on Swapped
A gentle body-swap comedy for younger viewers, built on the reliable pleasure of two enemies forced to team up. If that mix of woodland friendship and light adventure lands, try Kenny & the dragon, a warm book about an unlikely friendship, or the animated series Harvey Beaks, where forest creatures bumble through their own small-scale scrapes.
Animal tales where natural enemies are forced together
Swapped drops a woodland creature and a proud bird into each other's bodies, so sworn enemies have to travel as one. These books work the same predator-and-prey tension: a wolf learning kindness, a boy befriending a feared dragon, the food chain rewritten as friendship. Good picks for the truce-between-rivals heart of the film.
Gentle woodland picture books for young readers
Between its chases, Swapped is really about a valley worth protecting. These picture books live in that same wild: deep snow, foraging bears, deer finding their footing, small explorers mapping the woods. Quiet, warm and beautifully drawn, they suit a family that wants the forest without the peril turned up too high.
Talking-animal cartoons to stream next
Swapped runs on bickering animals who slowly become a team, and these shows do too. From the woodland friends of Harvey Beaks to the spirit-guided wilds of Spirit Rangers and the eerie forest of Over the Garden Wall, they mix comedy, adventure and real heart. Easy binges once the movie's credits roll.
Family animated movies to catch in 2026
If Swapped puts you in the mood for more big-screen animation, 2026 is stacked. Toy Story returns, Mario heads to the galaxy, Zootopia sends Judy and Nick back out, and Pixar's Hoppers plays its own body-swap card with a girl piloting a beaver. Bright, funny features built for the whole row.