You are familiar with the non-player characters in your preferred video game. Have you ever pondered what might occur if they developed free will overnight? No? Well, it doesn’t matter because you’ll discover the answer after watching Free Guy.
Free Guy is a Shawn Levy film based on a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn about an NPC who takes control of his life. And in doing so, he may end up destroying the entire virtual universe he inhabits. Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Joe Keery, and Taika Waititi feature in the sci-fi action comedy.
Welcome to Free City, an open-world video game (sounds like Sim City but plays like GTA). The NPC Guy (Reynolds) works as a bank teller. Guy decides to become the protagonist after becoming self-aware due to a programme installed into Free City by the publisher Antoine (Waititi). The developers are in a race against time to shut down the game, while Guy attempts to salvage it. And, as would be expected, chaos ensues.
Numerous gamers and streamers make cameo cameos in Free Guy, including Jacksepticeye, Ninja, Pokimane, DanTDM, and LazarBeam. Additionally, the late Alex Trebek makes a posthumous appearance in the film. Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson, Tina Fey, and John Krasinski will also make cameo appearances in the film.
Based on what we know about the film thus far, Free Guy appears to be a wild and humorous adventure. And we’re here to address all of your questions regarding where to view the film, when it will be available online, and whether it will be released in cinemas.
Free Guy Synopsis
In “Free Guy,” a bank teller who realises he is merely a supporting character in an open-world video game decides to become the protagonist of his own story, which he rewrites. Now that he lives in a world without boundaries, he is determined to save his world his way…before it’s too late.
Free Guy Cast
Ryan Reynolds plays the film’s primary character, a video game teller named Guy, and of course he brings along all of his sardonic charisma. Molotov Girl, portrayed by Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), disrupts Guy’s background character routine. She also portrays Millie, the real-world gamer who controls her.
Meanwhile, Taika Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows, Thor: Ragnarok) portrays the jerk video game developer who, for some reason, is trying to shut the whole thing down. This should be a great part for Waititi to play around with, and according to reports, the film’s home video version will include approximately 20 minutes of alternate gags he improvised on site.
The movie features Joe Keery (Stranger Things), Lil Rel Howery (Get Out), and Utkarsh Ambudkar (Pitch Perfect) in minor parts. In addition, YouTube gaming personalities such as Jacksepticeye, Ninja, Pokimane, DanTDM, and LazarBeam will make cameo appearances. If you’re beyond the age of 25, you probably won’t remember any of those folks. However, there are reportedly additional appearances from renowned faces that you’ll love far more, but we won’t spoil them here.
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Is Free Guy Streaming Online?
Yes, Free Guy is now available to watch on Disney+ as of February 23. The release date of Free Guy on Disney+ was announced in December, following Disney CEO Bob Chapek confirmed in May 2021 that Free Guy and Marvel Studios’ martial arts action film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings would enjoy exclusive theatrical premieres first.
Is Free Guy Available with Disney+ Premier Access?
No. Almost certainly not. There has been no official announcement on whether Free Guy will be available on Disney+ or Hulu whenever it becomes available for streaming.
The Disney+ Premier Access feature is intended to allow subscribers to stream movies while they are still in theatres for an extra $29.99 cost on top of their existing Disney+ subscription. This was the case with some of Disney’s most anticipated films of 2021, such as Black Widow and Cruella. Since Free Guy will only be released in theatres, it is doubtful that you will need Premier Access to view it whenever it becomes available for streaming.
When Will Free Guy Arrive on Digital or VOD?
20th Century Fox has announced that Free Guy will be available on digital platforms on September 28, 2021, with the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD releases occurring on October 12. The home video edition includes never-before-seen supplementary content, including two deleted scenes, an extended scene, bloopers, and making-of featurettes. Here are the particulars:
- Scenes Cut and Extended
- The two men went to the beach.
- Hot Nuts Loses the NPC Rally (Extended)
- Gag Reel
- Dude vs. Guy – Join Ryan Reynolds, director Shawn Levy, and the creative and stunt crews as they discuss the inventive technique used to create “Free Guy’s” ultimate clash between Guy and the tremendously amped-up, spray-tanned, frosted-tipped version of himself known as Dude. Developing Molotovgirl.
- In “Free Guy,” Jodie Comer changes from a smart programmer to her furious persona. Observe as the award-winning action star and filmmakers dissect the conception, evolution, and production of Molotovgirl.
- It’s Taika’s World — “Free Guy’s” outlandish action may live in a virtual world, but Taika Waititi makes the real world just as outlandish with the outrageous Antwan. Observe him in action in this amusing and legitimately brilliant performer’s demonstration.
- Greetings from Free City – Explore the universe of Free City, as revealed by director Shawn Levy, the cast, and the brilliant creative teams. Learn how they turned a real city into a virtual playground where everything is possible.
Where to Watch Free Guy Online
Free Guy will be accessible for online streaming on Disney+ and HBO Max, which both require subscriptions, beginning on February 23. Additionally, the film may be purchased online for $20 or rented for $4 via Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV, and Google Play. Free Guy is available on Blu-ray (including 4K Ultra HD) and DVD for those who desire the disc edition.
If you want to watch Free Guy on-demand on Disney+, you must pay $8 per month or $80 per year for a subscription. Additionally, subscriptions include access to content from the Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars brands, among others.
Is Free Guy in Movie Theaters?
Free Guy is scheduled to be released in theatres in the United States on August 13, 2021. The movie’s original release date was nearly a year ago, so fans will be excited to finally see it in theatres.
Originally, the film was set to debut on July 3, 2020. Free Guy’s release was also delayed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, as was the case with the majority of the films of 2020. It was initially delayed until December 11, 2020, and then removed entirely from the studio’s release plan. The date was then moved to May 21, 2021.
Ryan Reynolds revealed in March 2021 that the premiere of Free Guy had been rescheduled, this time to the present release date. With any luck, this will stick.
Now that the number of coronavirus infections across the nation is decreasing and the vaccination rollout is being expanded, moviegoers may finally return to their neighbourhood theatres. However, take every precaution and review your state’s most recent safety guidelines before purchasing concert tickets.
