GOAT 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		5.0
Audio		5.0
Extras		3.0
Overall		4.0

GOAT 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Hoof dreams.

Reviewed by Randy Miller III May 3, 2026

A crowd-pleasing underdog sports movie with shades of Zootopia, Tyree Dillihay's GOAT was famously produced (and clearly inspired) by NBA superstar Steph Curry. Sony Pictures touts it as being "from the artists that brought you KPop Demon Hunters" (a little late on the support there, guys), but there's more to like about this lightweight drama-comedy than colorful, dazzling animation with a lot of personality. Not much more, mind you, but GOAT is still a decent first-round pick for family movie night that'll play pretty well even if you're not a huge fan of basketball.

There are two "goats" in GOAT: one is actual teenage pygmy goat and pro basketball -- I mean "roarball" -- hopeful Will Harris (voiced by Caleb McLaughlin), and the other is a black panther he's inspired by: the "greatest of all time" roarball legend Jett Fillmore (Gabrielle Union), who plays for their local team, the Vineland Thorns. Jett's career stats have remained high even late in her career, but the Thorns have yet to win a championship trophy -- here nicknamed a "Claw" -- because she's a ball hog who doesn't let her teammates in on the action. Local support has plummeted but Will, a delivery boy at the diner where his late mom used to work, remains optimistic and practices at the local court whenever he's not hanging out with his pals, capybara Darryl (Eduardo Franco) and aardwolf Hanna (Sherry Cola), or making excuses to his gerbil landlord Frank (Wayne Knight) about another missed rent payment.

When hot new roarball superstar Mane Attraction (Aaron Pierre) -- a starter for the Lava Coast Magma -- shows up looking for challengers on Will's practice course, he finally sees his big chance... but "smalls" aren't respected in the league, and he loses despite putting up a good fight. Nonetheless, his pals upload a video of the match to social media and it goes viral, leading to interest from Thorns owner Florence "Flo" Everson (Jenifer Lewis), who's looking for a way to bring fans back in droves and sees Will as her man... er, goat. A skilled shooter and lightning-quick ball-handler with everything but size, Will is nonetheless stuck as a benchwarmer who cheers on the Thorns' starting lineup of Jett, rhino Archie Everhardt (David Harbour), ostrich Olivia Burke (Nicola Coughlan), giraffe Lenny Williamson (Steph Curry), and Komodo dragon Modo Olachenko (Nick Kroll). Will is bummed about never getting playtime and the team is similarly frustrated with Jett's ball-hogging, as is proboscis monkey coach Dennis Cooper (Patton Oswalt)... but with any luck (and maybe some long-overdue contributions from Will), the Thorns might turn things around.

GOAT is almost laughably overloaded with obstacles for Will and his team to overcome. An orphan who's got a huge size disadvantage and a closet-sized apartment, his two biggest dreams -- meeting Jett and joining her team -- both seem to be total busts. The Thorns are likewise up against several challenges on and off the court, from overpowered rival teams to frustrated fans and even the potential threat of their scheming owner. These layers upon layers of conflict almost make us forget that GOAT really doesn't do anything new with the well-traveled (Lebron James pun) subgenre of "underdog sports movie", as its mostly connect-the-dots story includes a team-building turnaround, more than a few montages, and even a slow-motion shot that decides the climactic game. Yet GOAT still mostly wins out on the strength of its pure visual charm and rapid-fire gags, both of which score more often than not and contribute to a predictable but certainly watchable animated film that'll entertain kids and at least not drive their parents crazy.

Sony Pictures actually offers GOAT as a crowd-pleasing 4K/Blu-ray combo pack (stand-alone Blu-ray sold separately) that isn't a Steelbook, but it still maintains the studio's unusually high price point. Nonetheless, this is a predictably polished package with top-tier A/V merits and a handful of enjoyable extras to watch after the credits roll.

GOAT 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

NOTE: These images are sourced from the included Blu-ray disc, also sold separately and reviewed here.

Not surprisingly, Sony's 2160p / HDR10 / Dolby Vision transfer of GOAT offers a picture-perfect presentation of this visually superior production, which is technically an upscale but, like the animation team's previous films Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Across the Spider-Verse, and of course KPop Demon Hunters, looks like a million bucks. Fine detail and textures -- which are of course ample, given many of GOAT's furry, feathery, and scaly characters -- stand out strongly, as do several Zootopia-esque regions with courts and stadiums featuring ice, lava, and other elements. The HDR grade is aggressive during extreme moments but overall more subtle than expected, as Vineland itself is often hazily subdued and Earth-toned rather than continuously brimming with bold color. There's no tangible uptick in detail over Blu-ray (especially if you watch that disc upscaled), but the 4K's HDR grade and more efficient encoding yield a more robust end result than 1080p and make it a basically perfect presentation on home video.

GOAT 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

GOAT's default Dolby Atmos audio brings the noise with an occasionally stadium-filling presence, which can be first heard during its flashback opening scene when Will's late mother Louise (Jennifer Hudson) surprises him with Thorns tickets. While much of the film's more dialogue-driven scenes scale things back a bit, this is still a satisfyingly active presentation with room for rear-channel activity in smaller but still crowded locations (the diner) and outdoor practice, while the original score and rap-heavy soundtrack has a solid overall presence with tracks by V.I.C., Jelly Roll, Bryant Barnes, Joey Valence & Brae, Quinn XCII, Cortis, and other artists you mostly haven't heard of. But it's a great effort overall and brings the big-screen sound home, while Atmos' height channels (used to great effect during the games) and object-based placement ensure that every slam dunk and crossover is rendered with precision.

In contrast, the secondary DTS-HD 5.1 mix is obviously a little more scaled back but still a very effective mix that features strong channel panning, a wide overall sound stage, and a rich, full presence that'll still thrill those with more modest speaker setups. It's also the only audio option offered on the Blu-ray disc, so plan accordingly.

Optional subtitles, including English (SDH), are offered during the film and all bonus features listed below.

GOAT 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

This two-disc set ships in a dual-hubbed keepcase with poster-themed cover art (identical to the stand-alone Blu-ray release) with a matching slipcover and a Digital Copy redemption code. The included extras, which can all be found on the Blu-ray disc, are predictably lightweight and mostly surface-level but add some fun to the experience.

• Game Recognizes Game (11:23) - Producers Erick Peyton, Michelle Raimo Kouyate, Steph Curry, and Adam Rosenberg, along with co-directors Adam Rosette and Tyree Dillihay and others, offer a quick overview of the film's origins and story as well as visuals, character designs, storyboards, and more.

• All-Star Line Up (10:48) - This similar behind-the-scenes piece takes a look at the voice talent, who offer comments about their characters and the recording experience along with footage in the studio.

• Courts Come Alive (6:21) - Several returning participants and few animators and designers offer their thoughts on the six themed courts featured in the film and how they were designed.

• Animal Aesthetic: The Style of GOAT (7:32) - A similar look at GOAT's clothes, tech, and culture.

• Easter Egg Replay (4:33) - Co-directors Adam Rosette and Tyree Dillihay reveal a few secrets.

• Lyric Videos (6:14 total) - "Mention Me" by Cortis and "I'm Good" by Jelly Roll.

• Deleted Scenes with Filmmaker Intro (5:21 total) - The co-directors briefly explain why they two cut team-related sequences, which are presented in rough animated form with full voices and music.

• Make Your Own Pick & Roll Pizza Bites (6:59) - Chef Ayesha Curry walks you through a themed recipe.

GOAT 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Tyree Dillihay's GOAT is a standard-issue underdog sports drama at its core, but one that's dressed up with loads of visual flair and a Zootopia-lite backdrop that leaves extra room for animal-based comedy and creativity. While the end result may not be true four-star material, it's still a fun flick that should appeal to the whole family. Sony's 4K/Blu-ray combo pack offers terrific A/V merits on both formats and several light but enjoyable extras, although the steep price tag might have frugal folks streaming this one first. Nonetheless, it comes Recommended.