Overview

• The first official trailer debuted August 18, sparking strong social media reactions and highlighting the story’s presentation through a dog’s sensory perspective.
• Good Boy follows Indy, a dog who detects invisible supernatural threats in a rural farmhouse and must protect his owner, Todd (Shane Jensen).
• The film premiered at SXSW in March to critical acclaim and currently holds a 95% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on early reviews.
• IFC Films will open Good Boy in U.S. theaters on October 3, 2025, with Shudder streaming access to follow and a United Kingdom release scheduled for October 10.
• Director Ben Leonberg spent years crafting unscripted canine performances inspired by Poltergeist, insisting on authentic dog behavior without voiceover or anthropomorphic narration.