Sony Pictures Animation’s Sony Pictures Animation GOAT is continuing its strong box office run, officially nearing the $200 million worldwide milestone while also crossing a major domestic benchmark.
As of mid-April 2026, the original animated sports comedy has earned approximately $185.9M globally, including $103.1M domestic and $82.8M international, marking a solid theatrical performance despite a late-stage slowdown in theaters.
Major Box Office Milestones
- Worldwide Total: ~$185.9M
- Domestic Total: ~$103.1M
- International Total: ~$82.8M
- Opening Weekend: $27.2M (3,863 theaters)
- Current Theater Count: ~405 in its 9th weekend
The film’s ability to cross the $100M domestic mark places it firmly among the standout animated releases of 2026, especially in a competitive box office landscape.
Tyree Dillihay Makes History
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Directed by Tyree Dillihay, GOAT also marks a significant industry milestone: Dillihay becomes one of the 19th Black directors to cross $100M domestically at the box office, adding another notable achievement to the film’s success story and highlighting continued representation gains in commercial animation.
An Original Animated Sports Story
Yes — GOAT is an original animated film, not based on pre-existing IP.
The story follows Will, a small goat voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, who dreams of becoming the greatest in “roarball,” a high-intensity, basketball-inspired sport played in an all-animal league.
After a viral moment puts him on the map, Will joins the struggling Vineland Thorns and sets out to prove that “smalls can ball” against much larger opponents.
Why It’s Standing Out
- Crossed $100M domestic in a crowded theatrical year
- Nearing $200M worldwide total
- Became one of the top-performing original animated films of 2026
- Continued strong family audience turnout despite competition
- Added a notable representation milestone for Black filmmakers in animation and studio film
Big Picture
With its mix of original storytelling, strong voice talent, and sports-driven underdog energy, GOAT has proven to be a breakout success for Sony Pictures Animation — and a rare original animated hit in a franchise-heavy box office era.