'Good Fortune': Release Date, Plot & Everything We Know About the Upcoming Keanu Reeves Movie
Keanu Reeves is best known for starring in action movies like John Wick, but this year he will play an unusual role – an angel in the film Good Fortune. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming flick.
A new comedy starring Keanu Reeves as a messenger from heaven is coming out this year. Good Fortune marks the directorial debut of comedian Aziz Ansari, who also plays one of the main roles.
Here are more details about Good Fortune and what to expect from the upcoming release in fall 2025.
When Will 'Good Fortune' Be Released?
If you're a fan of Keanu Reeves' comedic roles, Good Fortune is definitely worth keeping an eye on.
The movie premiered on September 6, 2025, as part of the Toronto Film Festival. Good Fortune will reach wide release on October 17, 2025. Meanwhile, you can watch the trailer for Good Fortune.
What Is 'Good Fortune' About?
Gabriel is a guardian angel who becomes bored with his routine and decides to do something great. He takes Arj under his wing. The man is in a difficult situation: he has lost his job and is forced to live in his car.
Meanwhile, Gabriel wants to prove that money isn't the most important thing in life and can't bring happiness. To prove his point, Gabriel swaps Arj with his former employer, a millionaire named Jeff.
However, the wealth that falls on Arj solves all his problems. Gabriel is deprived of his wings and heavenly status and is sent to Earth as punishment. While Arj enjoys his newfound wealth, Jeff tries to survive on a limited budget, unable to comprehend how people can merely exist instead of living.
Who Is in the Cast of 'Good Fortune'?
Keanu Reeves is the main star of the upcoming film. The actor, known for action works such as The Matrix and John Wick, tries on the role of a loser comedy angel this time.
However, he is not the only notable person in the cast. Comedian Seth Rogen, star of the recent Apple TV+ hit The Studio, was cast as a rich man named Jeff whose place was taken by Gabriel's protégé.
Sandra Oh, known for the series Killing Eve, plays another messenger of heaven. Keke Palmer and Stephen McKinley Henderson will also appear in the movie.
Arj is played by Aziz Ansari. For the comedian, Good Fortune is his full-length directorial debut. Ansari was also responsible for the movie's script.
