Michael B. Jordan celebrates his Oscar win by voicing a tiny woodland creature in the animated film Swapped. This Netflix animated adventure film was released on May 1, 2026. It features a vibrant ecosystem called ‘The Valley’ and tackles themes of xenophobia and prejudice.
The film’s premise involves a body swap between two rival species, the Pookoos and the Javans. Michael B. Jordan voices Ollie, a Pookoo, while Juno Temple plays Ivy, a bird. Tracy Morgan portrays Boogle, the villain of the story.
Key facts about Swapped:
- Directed by Nathan Greno, known for Tangled.
- The runtime of Swapped is 90 minutes.
- The film promotes messages of community and communication.
Critics have praised the film’s animation style and its heartwarming narrative. One review stated that Swapped acts as a “90-minute digital hug.” Another noted that it is “heartwarming without being saccharine and funny without trying too hard to be ‘hip.'”
Yet some reviews suggest that while entertaining, Swapped manages to be more than just a colorful distraction for toddlers. The character Ollie learns to communicate with other species after his body swap—an important lesson in empathy and understanding.
