Mayday: Ryan Reynolds & Kenneth Branagh's Cold War Thriller Lands on Apple TV+ Sept 4
An unlikely buddy action-comedy is coming
Ryan Reynolds is trading the wisecracking Deadpool energy for something grittier — kind of. Mayday premieres on Apple TV+ on September 4, and it pairs Reynolds with the legendary Kenneth Branagh in a Cold War action-adventure that's got serious buddy-movie vibes. Even better? It's a drama with heart, not just explosions.
Here's the setup: Reynolds plays Lieutenant Troy 'Assassin' Kelly, a hotshot U.S. Navy pilot sent on a top-secret mission into Russian territory at the height of the Cold War. When the operation implodes, Kelly ends up stranded behind enemy lines — until he's found by Nikolai Ustinov (Branagh), a gruff ex-KGB agent with a surprising love for American culture. What starts as a hostage situation slowly becomes the most unlikely alliance you'll see all year.
Why this one's worth the stream
Reynolds has been on a roll lately, and this role lets him flex his range — action chops mixed with that trademark charm. Branagh, meanwhile, is having a moment as one of cinema's most versatile presences. Together they create a dynamic that reviewers are already calling a highlight of the fall streaming season. It's part thriller, part buddy comedy, and all entertainment.
Other big September streaming premieres
- The Mandalorian and Grogu — Disney+ Sept 2
- The Paper (Season 2) — Peacock Sept 4
- Video game adaptations and more rolling out all month
Clear some space on your queue. Mayday is calling.
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