Sneaks is a 2025 animated comedy film directed by Rob Edwards and Chris Jenkins from a script by Edwards. It is Edwards' feature directorial debut.
The film features an ensemble cast, including the voices of Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence, Swae Lee, Chloe Bailey, Macy Gray, Ella Mai, Mustard, Roddy Ricch, Quavo, Young Miko, Amirah Hall, Kiana Ledé, Bobbito Garcia, Sam Jay, Sky Brown, Rayssa Leal, Rico Rodriguez, Keith David, Chris Paul, and Laurence Fishburne.
The film was released on Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2025, and will be released theatrically in the United States on April 18.
Plot
Sneaks follows the adventures of Ty, a misguided designer sneaker who does not know life outside the comforts of his velvet-lined shoe box. After his sister is stolen by a shady collector, Ty must venture into New York City to find and rescue her. In his adventure, Ty meets a rag-tag group of footwear friends from all walks of life who help him find the courage to step outside of his shoe box and find his “sole-mate.”
Voice cast
Production
In November 2018, it was announced that Pixar veteran Teddy Newton was set to direct a new animated film titled Sneaks. In June 2021, it was announced that Rob Edwards would write the script and replace Newton as the director and that Laurence Fishburne would produce and provide the voice of The Collector. In October that same year, it was announced that Roddy Ricch, Ella Mai, Macy Gray, Swae Lee and Chris Paul were cast in the film. In February 2023, it was announced that Anthony Mackie, Chloe Bailey, Martin Lawrence and others were cast in the film. Voice recording had begun by November 2024. Mumbai-based studio Assemblage Entertainment handled the animation for the film.
Release
In November 2024, Briarcliff Entertainment acquired the American distribution rights to the film, scheduling it to be released on April 18, 2025 in more than 1,500 theaters nationwide.
Three weeks prior to its American release, the film was made available to stream in the United Kingdom via Sky Cinema on March 28.
References
External links
- Official website
- Sneaks at IMDb
