Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple Team Up in the Animated Body-Swap Adventure Swapped Coming to Netflix in 2026

Swapped is an upcoming animated comedy that brings together Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple as an unlikely duo navigating a chaotic body-swap mishap. The film is set to arrive on Netflix in 2026, backed by Skydance Animation, which continues its slate of animated features following its multi-year partnership with Netflix.

Previously known as Pookoo, the movie unfolds in a vibrant animal kingdom called the Valley, where a tiny woodland creature voiced by Jordan and a regal bird voiced by Temple suddenly find themselves stuck in each other’s bodies. This unexpected twist forces the sworn enemies to experience life through one another’s eyes as they embark on a high-energy adventure.

The film is directed by Nathan Greno, best known for Tangled, and the script comes from John Whittington of The Lego Batman Movie along with writing partners Christian Magalhaes and Robert Snow, whose work includes DuckTales and WondLa. Production is led by an experienced team including John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Mary Ellen Bauder Andrews.

Greno describes Swapped as an unpredictable, emotional ride filled with humor, spectacle, and heart. He says the creative team drew inspiration from live-action nature documentaries, aiming to capture the complexity of ecosystems to build a world that feels both wild and deeply human.

According to Greno, both Jordan and Temple deliver warmth and authenticity in their performances, helping the story feel alive from start to finish. He highlights their chemistry, noting that their dynamic shifts between funny and heartfelt moments in ways that give the film its unique emotional lift.

A newly released still from the film offers the first look at the project and marks its evolution from its former title. While this update gives fans a clearer idea of the film’s tone and characters, more details — including a trailer and additional cast — are expected as it moves further through production.

Given the premise, one of the biggest curiosities revolves around how a woodland creature will handle his first set of wings and how a high-flying bird will adapt to life on the forest floor. The movie appears to lean into these contrasts, setting the stage for comedic moments while also exploring themes of empathy, perspective, and unexpected friendship.

Swapped continues Netflix’s growing investment in animation following its partnership with Skydance Animation, announced in 2023. You can read more about that collaboration in Netflix’s official announcement here.

Fans eager to follow updates on the film’s progress can also track its official listing on IMDb, which currently reflects the 2026 release window.

With its star-studded voice cast, experienced creative team, and charmingly chaotic premise, Swapped is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most anticipated animated releases of 2026. More information is expected to roll out as production continues, and viewers can look forward to seeing how this feather-and-fur adventure ultimately unfolds.