Balls Up 2026

Balls Up is a 2026 American action comedy directed by Peter Farrelly and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the duo behind the Deadpool films. The movie stars Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser as two co-workers whose lives spiral out of control after a business trip to Brazil goes spectacularly wrong. Mixing road-trip comedy, action, and over-the-top humor, the film delivers a fast-paced adventure packed with outrageous situations and unlikely escapes.

• Release Date: April 15, 2026
• Director: Peter Farrelly
• Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
• Runtime: 104 Minutes
• Studio/Platform: Skydance Media, Reese/Wernick Productions
• Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios (Prime Video)
• Language: English
• Country: United States

Storyline

Brad and Elijah are marketing executives who believe they’ve landed the biggest deal of their careers after pitching an unconventional sponsorship tied to the World Cup. Their celebration, however, quickly gets out of hand. A night of heavy partying leads to an international incident that destroys their careers and makes them two of the most wanted men in Brazil.

With angry football fans, dangerous criminals, and corrupt officials all chasing them, the pair are forced to flee across the country. Every attempt to fix their situation only creates new problems, turning their desperate escape into a series of increasingly ridiculous misadventures.

As the pressure mounts, Brad and Elijah discover that surviving the trip will require more than luck. They’ll need to rely on each other if they hope to make it home in one piece while clearing their names.

Cast

• Mark Wahlberg as Brad Lewison
• Paul Walter Hauser as Elijah DeBell
• Sacha Baron Cohen as Pavio Curto Bundchen
• Benjamin Bratt as Senhor Santos
• Eva De Dominici as Emilia
• Daniela Melchior as Antonia / Isadora Costa
• Molly Shannon as Burgess
• Eric André as Eco Warrior Aaron
• Chelsey Crisp as Eco Warrior Julie

Production Details

Balls Up marks Peter Farrelly’s return to broad, R-rated comedy after directing films such as There’s Something About Mary and Dumb and Dumber. The screenplay comes from Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, whose blend of fast-paced comedy and action shapes the film’s chaotic tone. The project was produced by Skydance Media and Reese/Wernick Productions, with Dave Palmer composing the score, John Brawley serving as cinematographer, and Sam Seig handling the editing.

Principal photography took place in Queensland, Australia, with several locations transformed to resemble Brazil. Although the film is built around outrageous comedy, it also incorporates action sequences, chase scenes, and road-trip elements, giving it a larger scale than a typical buddy comedy.

Release Date & Where to Watch

Balls Up premiered exclusively on Prime Video on April 15, 2026, through Amazon MGM Studios. Rather than receiving a traditional theatrical release, the film debuted directly on the streaming platform and is available to subscribers in supported regions.