It is finally here. Or rather, it has been here, and if you missed it in the flurry of late 2025 releases, you’re kind of sleeping on one of the weirdest, most heart-filled comedies of the decade. We are talking about Good Fortune, the Seth Rogen Keanu Reeves movie that basically serves as the "what if" scenario nobody knew they needed.
Imagine John Wick as a bumbling, well-meaning angel. Now imagine Seth Rogen as a detached, ultra-wealthy venture capitalist who is essentially every tech bro you’ve ever wanted to mute on social media.
It works. It really works.
The Seth Rogen Keanu Reeves Movie You Didn't See Coming
Honestly, the path to getting this thing on screen was a mess. Aziz Ansari, who wrote, directed, and stars in the film, was originally supposed to debut with a different project called Being Mortal. That one got scrapped mid-production after some pretty heavy allegations surfaced regarding Bill Murray. Instead of folding, Ansari pivoted hard. He brought Rogen over from that failed project, added the internet's boyfriend Keanu Reeves, and created a supernatural comedy about the crushing reality of the gig economy.
The premise is basically a classic body-swap trope but with a celestial middleman. Reeves plays Gabriel, an angel whose day job involves stopping people from texting while driving. He's bored. He wants to do something "meaningful." So, he finds Arj (Ansari), a guy living in his car and working three jobs just to keep his head above water.
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Gabriel’s big idea? Swap Arj’s life with his boss, a billionaire named Jeff (Rogen), to prove that "money doesn't buy happiness."
The joke is on Gabriel. It turns out that in 2026, money absolutely buys happiness, or at least it buys a shower and a bed. Arj loves being rich. He refuses to switch back. Gabriel loses his wings for the screw-up and has to learn to be human while Rogen’s character, Jeff, is forced to survive on minimum wage.
Why Keanu Reeves is the Secret Weapon
People usually come for the Rogen laughs, but they stay for "Angel Keanu."
There is a specific kind of sincerity Reeves brings to his roles that makes this character hit different. He isn't playing a cool angel. He’s playing a guy who is genuinely baffled by tacos and milkshakes. He’s basically a humanoid Labrador.
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During filming, Reeves actually suffered a pretty gnarly injury. He fractured his kneecap—not during a high-octane stunt, but by tripping over a rug in his trailer. He described it as his kneecap "cracking like a potato chip." Despite the pain, he kept filming, which is the most Keanu Reeves thing imaginable.
Seth Rogen, meanwhile, plays the "wealthy douche" archetype with a level of self-awareness that makes him surprisingly watchable. He’s Jeff, a man who owns a disco club in his basement but doesn't know how to wash a dish. Seeing him have to navigate a laundromat while his former employee lives it up in his mansion provides some of the sharpest social commentary in the film.
The Reality of the "Good Fortune" Box Office
Let's be real for a second. The movie didn't set the world on fire at the box office. It grossed about $26 million against a $30 million budget. In the world of Hollywood accounting, that’s a "disappointment."
But the movie is finding a massive second life on streaming.
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- Critically: It’s sitting at a solid 79% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Audience: People love the chemistry between the trio.
- Themes: It tackles the "hustle culture" in a way that feels authentic rather than preachy.
The film acknowledges that while money might not solve your deep-seated emotional trauma, it definitely solves the "I'm sleeping in a Denny's parking lot" problem. That nuance is what separates Good Fortune from the more saccharine comedies of the early 2000s.
What Makes This Article Worth Your Time
If you’re looking for a flick that balances Rogen’s stoner-adjacent wit with the existential dread of being broke, this is it. It’s a 97-minute ride that doesn't overstay its welcome.
Next Steps for You:
- Check VOD Platforms: As of early 2026, Good Fortune is trending on Apple and Amazon. It’s much cheaper than a theater ticket was.
- Watch the Behind-the-Scenes: Search for the GQ "Epic Conversations" video featuring Rogen, Reeves, and Ansari. It gives a lot of context on how they built the "tech bro" and "angel" dynamics.
- Don't Skip the Credits: There are some great outtakes of Reeves trying to "act" like a human while his knee was clearly killing him.
Ultimately, Good Fortune is a reminder that even when the world is a chaotic mess of gig apps and rising rents, there’s still room for a movie where Keanu Reeves loses his wings and discovers the joy of a good taco.