IF

IF

(2024)

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Synopsis

What happens to imaginary friends when the kids that dream them leave them behind?

Imaginary friends help many kids through some of the most difficult times in their young lives. But once those times are over, those imaginary friends are often left alone with no one to turn to. In a world where the imaginations of children are real, one young girl begins to hear and see them all. 

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What to know

John Krasinski directs an A-list Hollywood cast including Emily Blunt, Ryan Reynolds, and Matt Damon

IF is an upcoming fantasy comedy movie produced by Sunday Night Productions and Maximum Effort. The movie is written, produced, and directed by John Krasinski, the filmmaker behind the movies A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part II. Other producers of the movie include Allyson Seeger, Andrew Form, and Ryan Reynolds.

IF features an all-star cast led by Ryan Reynolds and filmmaker John Krasinski. The pair are joined in the main cast by Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Louis Gossett Jr., Bobby Moynihan, and Alan Kim. IF also features a voice-acting cast that includes the likes of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Vince Vaughn, Maya Rudolph, Awkwafina, Jon Stewart, and Sam Rockwell among others.

Production News

  • October 15, 2019
    • It is reported that John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds would team up for a new movie about imaginary friends, that was picked up by distributor Paramount. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  • May 11, 2021
    • John Krasinski and his Sunday Night Production Studio entered into a first-look agreement with Paramount that included the distribution of the as-yet-untitled movie with Ryan Reynolds. (Source: Deadline)
  • October 28, 2021
    • Fiona Shaw and Phoebe Waller-Bridge are confirmed to have joined the cast for the movie. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  • January 25, 2022
    • A new casting announcement confirmed the involvement of Steve Carell, Alan Kim, Cailey Fleming, and Louis Gossett Jr. The movie is also confirmed to be titled ‘IF’. (Source: Deadline)
  • August 29, 2022
    • Bobby Moynihan is announced to have joined the cast. (Source: Deadline)
  • April 27, 2023
    • At CinemaCon, filmmaker John Krasinski revealed the first details about the plot while also confirming new voice acting roles for Jon Stewart, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Vince Vaughn, and Awkwafina among others. (Source: Deadline)
  • October 23, 2023
    • Due to the SAG-AFTRA strike the release of the movie was delayed. The release date for the movie is now confirmed to be May 17, 2023. (Source: Deadline)
  • December 15, 2023
    • The first trailer for the movie is released teasing a live-action and CGI adventure that brings to life abandoned imaginary friend who are looking for a new place in the world. (Source: YouTube)
  • February 6, 2024
    • A new featurette is released featuring actor Randall Park pretending to play director John Krasinski. (Source: YouTube)
  • April 11, 2024
    • The new trailer for the movie is released depicting a fantastical adventure story with real imaginary friends seeking new kids. (Source: YouTube)

Genres

Fantasy, Drama, Kids & Family, Animation, Comedy

Runtime

1h 44min

Production country

United States

Director

John Krasinski

Cast

Ryan Reynolds
Cal / The Man Upstairs
John Krasinski
Bea's Dad / Marshmallow
Cailey Fleming
Bea
Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Blossom (voice)
Louis Gossett Jr.
Lewis (voice)
Steve Carell
Blue (voice)
Fiona Shaw
Grandmother
Bobby Moynihan
Alan Kim
Benjamin
Matt Damon
Flower (voice)
Emily Blunt
Unicorn (voice)
Vince Vaughn
(voice)
Sam Rockwell
Guardian Dog (voice)
Maya Rudolph
Alligator (voice)
Sebastian Maniscalco
Magician Mouse (voice)
Richard Jenkins
Art Teacher (voice)
Christopher Meloni
Cosmo (voice)
Awkwafina
Bubble (voice)
Jon Stewart
Robot (voice)
Liza Colón-Zayas
Catharine Daddario
Matthew Rhys
Ghost (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Slime (voice)
Bradley Cooper
Ice (voice)
George Clooney
Spaceman (voice)
Amy Schumer
Gummy Bear (voice)
Blake Lively
Octopuss (voice)