Rocket League is a a 2026 American science fiction sports film written, co-produced, and directed by Denis Villeneuve and based on the vehicular soccer video game of the same name by Psyonix. It stars Dove Cameron, Alexander Skarsgård, and Robin Wright in the main roles, supported by Natalie Portman, Jeremy Renner, Robert Downey Jr., Ving Rhames, Charles Parnell, Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp, and Samuel L. Jackson. The film follows Lillian Fox Hanson, a young fangirl of the Rocket League competition games, who is encouraged by her mother to pursue her dream of joining the competition and trains under the wise guidance of a renowned trainer. Rocket League opened in theaters on December 5th, 2026; it received positive reviews from critics and overwhelming acclaim from audiences and fans. It was praised for its direction, visuals, 3D, cinematography, score, driving sequences, story, acting performances (particularly Cameron and Skarsgård's), themes, and emotional weight, as well as for its faithfulness to the source material. However, critics lambasted the long running time of 165 minutes. It was also a box-office success, grossing $1.45 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing game adaptation of all time. It received numerous accolades, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, while Cameron was awarded a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
