Overview
- Saban Films confirmed Buddy will be available on digital platforms on October 13, 2026, with Blu‑ray and DVD arriving December 8, 2026, and a limited‑edition VHS pre‑sale through Witter Entertainment beginning November 24, 2026.
- The film has grossed roughly $26–27 million on a reported $3 million budget, making it the highest‑grossing title in Saban Films history and one of Roadside Attractions’ top earners.
- Roadside Attractions and Saban Films have extended the theatrical run with a crowd‑driven 'Buddy: The Sing‑Along Version' that adds on‑screen lyrics and encourages audience participation.
- Director Casper Kelly has publicly said he is already developing ideas for a possible sequel, signaling early franchise planning if distributors greenlight further work.
- Critics have been broadly positive, with an about 88% Rotten Tomatoes score, and the film’s success fits a recent pattern of low‑budget, oddball horror translating into event screenings, special editions and expanded merchandising.