Overview

• IFC distributed an open letter signed by Indy, the canine lead of Good Boy, asking the Academy to make animal performers eligible for acting recognition.
• The letter, shared by outlets including Variety, argues that notable animal performances have long gone unacknowledged by the Oscars.
• Good Boy opened to $2.2 million, which Variety reports is IFC’s second-best opening weekend ever, following an expanded nationwide rollout.
• IFC says the film’s July trailer and poster went viral with more than 100 million views across platforms, boosting the awards push.
• Critics highlighted Indy’s work as award‑worthy, with IndieWire praising him as “one of the most emotive actors of his generation,” while JoBlo’s review singled out his on‑screen performance.