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Critics review Apple TV’s Cold War comedy ‘Mayday’ with Reynolds and Branagh

Reviews of the new streaming action-comedy paired Ryan Reynolds’ Navy pilot with Kenneth Branagh’s ex-KGB officer.

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What to know

  • "Mayday" is a new Apple TV Cold War action-comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh.
  • Reviews from AP, IGN, and Collider published simultaneously on 2026-09-02 as the film releases.
  • Critics highlight the pairing of Branagh, known for playing Russian villains, in a comedic role opposite Reynolds.

“Kenneth Branagh plays an ex-KGB officer who helps Ryan Reynolds' U_S_ Navy pilot escape from Russia during the Cold War in the new film “Mayday.””

Lindsey Bahr, AP film critic · Philadelphia Inquirer (AP) · Sep 1

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Critics review Apple TV’s Cold War comedy ‘Mayday’ with Reynolds and Branagh
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The record 31 articles and posts · last 30 days

  1. Mayday review: Ryan Reynolds’ Maverick finds his Goose in Kenneth Branagh’s unlikely ally press · Indian Express · Devansh Sharma · 68d ago
  2. ‘Mayday’ review: A light and easy American-Russian bhai-bhai comedy press · Scroll.in · Scroll Staff · 68d ago
  3. Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Mayday’ on Apple TV, a silly action-comedy pairing Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh press · Google News · Entertainment · Decider · 68d ago · +1 outlet
  4. Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Rush Hour’ in Russia Is Officially Apple TV’s Newest Blockbuster press · Screen Rant? placeholder · Rohan Naahar · 68d ago
  5. James Bond Becomes Deadpool in Apple TV's Newest Spy Thriller press · Screen Rant? placeholder · Collier Jennings · 68d ago
  6. No, ‘Mayday’s Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Aren’t Just Pretending to Be Friends press · Screen Rant? placeholder · Gabrielle Moss · 69d ago
  7. New action comedy movie Mayday is now streaming on Apple TV press · 9to5Mac · Benjamin Mayo · 69d ago
  8. Watch ‘Mayday’, stream new Ryan Reynolds movie for free on demand press · The Oregonian · Amy Havin · 70d ago
  9. ‘Mayday’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews: Humor Saves Ryan Reynolds Spy Movie press · Forbes Business · Tim Lammers, Contributor · 70d ago
  10. Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh-starring Mayday takes on Russia. And America press · Google News · Entertainment · CBC · 70d ago
  11. Branagh and Reynolds star in irreverent Cold War action-comedy ‘Mayday’ press · Google News · Entertainment · Messenger-Inquirer · 70d ago
  12. ‘Mayday’ Review: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Are Unlikely Cold War Buddies in a Pleasing Eighties Throwback press · Google News · Entertainment · IMDb · 70d ago
  13. What To Watch Friday: Silo Wraps, Ryan Reynolds And Kenneth Branagh In Mayday, And More press · Google News · Entertainment · TVLine · 70d ago
  14. In 'Mayday,' Ryan Reynolds finds his ultimate odd-couple match in Kenneth Branagh press · LA Times · Mary McNamara · 70d ago
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  16. Movie Review: Kenneth Branagh and Ryan Reynolds star in irreverent Cold War action-comedy ‘Mayday’ press · Google News · Entertainment · Toronto Star · 71d ago · +3 outlets
  17. ‘Mayday’: Kenneth Branagh Humiliates Himself With Ryan Reynolds press · Google News · Entertainment · The Daily Beast · 71d ago
  18. Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh buddy up for Apple's 'Mayday' press · Google News · Entertainment · Toronto Sun · 71d ago
  19. Branagh takes on action role in Apple's Cold War comedy 'Mayday' press · Google News · Entertainment · France 24 · 71d ago
  20. 'Mayday' Review: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Are a Dynamite Duo in Apple TV's Explosive Action Epic press · Screen Rant? placeholder · Aidan Kelley · 71d ago
  21. Mayday review: Kenneth Branagh and Ryan Reynolds make for a solid comedy-action combo press · Google News · Entertainment · empireonline.com · 71d ago
  22. Mayday film review — Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh buddy up in 1980s cold war comedy press · Google News · Entertainment · Financial Times · 71d ago
  23. Mayday review – Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh set cold war bromance alight press · Google News · Entertainment · The Guardian · 71d ago · +1 outlet
  24. Cold War comedy Mayday is a cry for help press · AV Club · Monica Castillo · 71d ago
  25. Kenneth Branagh, not Ryan Reynolds, steals the show in comedy-thriller, 'Mayday' press · Google News · Entertainment · Yahoo · 71d ago
  26. Mayday Review: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Do '80s Buddy Comedy press · Google News · Entertainment · ign.com · 71d ago
  27. Mayday Review press · IGN · Scott Collura · 71d ago
  28. Review: In ‘Mayday,’ Ryan Reynolds finds his ultimate odd-couple match in Kenneth Branagh press · Google News · Entertainment · Los Angeles Times · 71d ago
  29. 'Mayday' Review: Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh in Apple Action-Comedy press · Google News · Entertainment · hollywoodreporter.com · 71d ago
  30. 'Mayday' Review: Ryan Reynolds & Kenneth Branagh In Top Gun Form press · Google News · Entertainment · Deadline · 71d ago
  31. Must-see TV: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh's 'Mayday' tops this week's watch list press · Google News · Entertainment · Toronto Sun · 74d ago
  32. New Ryan Reynolds movie Mayday just dropped on Prime. He is always fun and Kenneth Branagh is great too. https://… post · Mastodon · SecularJeffrey@ohai.social · 70d ago

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