What Is Ryan Reynolds ‘I Eat Poop’ Movie? Plot, Cast, Release Date, and Everything We Know

Ryan Reynolds might as well list sarcasm as his native language. From Deadpool’s fourth-wall chaos to rom-com charm in The Proposal, he has mastered the art of making audiences laugh, swoon, and occasionally cry all at once. Lately, he has been in the headlines thanks to legal drama involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, but Reynolds always bounces back with something unexpected. Now, all eyes are on his next bizarre project, I Eat Poop, and fans are buzzing with curiosity.
With hype hitting peak levels for Ryan Reynolds’ wild new flick I Eat Poop, here is the juicy lowdown you need.
What Ryan Reynolds has in store with the plot of I Eat Poop
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In a town full of bugs trying to fit in, Dougie the dung beetle has a secret that stinks, literally. Starting over at a new school, he does everything he can to hide his poop eating habits. But when strange vanishings shake the bug community, Dougie might be the unlikely hero no one saw coming.
Based on Mark Pett’s bold and bizarre children’s book, I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story is now being rolled into production, promising a story that is as heartwarming as it is hilariously offbeat.
Fan excitement is soaring, and curiosity is buzzing over which stars will team up with Ryan Reynolds in this bizarre adventure.
Who might join Ryan Reynolds in I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story?
Oscar-winner Josh Cooley, best known for directing Toy Story 4, is not only adapting I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story but is also in talks to helm the project. Joining the creative force are EGOT-winning songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, producing through their company Ampersand.

The pair previously collaborated with Ryan Reynolds on Spirited. While big names are circling the film, most of the cast remains under wraps, fueling even more speculation and fan buzz.
With the plot locked in and cast kept secret, fans are now eagerly digging for the release date of I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story.
A date with destiny for Ryan Reynolds' I Eat Poop
Ryan Reynolds has never shied away from toilet humor, and his latest venture might be his most outrageous yet. I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story, the film is being produced under his banner, Maximum Effort which is ranked as one of 2025’s top trailblazing companies.
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While the title has certainly stirred up a storm online, the actual movie may not be quite as messy as it sounds. Although buzz is building and fan curiosity is soaring, an official release date has not been confirmed just yet.
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Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra
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