Good Fortune Trailer & Fun Facts
Good Fortune Synopsis:
A clumsy angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) is sent to Earth to help a down-on-his-luck man named Arj (Aziz Ansari). Convinced that money isn't the answer to Arj's problems, Gabriel swaps Arj's life with his wealthy boss, Jeff (Seth Rogen). The plan backfires when Arj's life actually improves with the newfound wealth, causing Gabriel to lose his angelic powers and become human. Now stuck on Earth with Jeff as his new roommate, Gabriel must navigate his new mortal existence as the consequences of his divine mistake begin to unfold.
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: In theaters October 17th, 2025
Good Fortune Fun Facts:
Aziz Ansari's Directorial Debut:
Good Fortune is the first movie directed by comedian and actor Aziz Ansari, who not only wrote the screenplay but also stars in the movie.
Classic Comedies with Similar Themes:
Though the storyline is different, the theme of Good Fortune is very similar to classic comedies such as Trading Places (1983) and Heaven Can Wait (1978).
A "Heavenly" Cast:
The movie features a well-rounded comedic cast, including Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh.
Keanu Reeves as a Guardian Angel:
Keanu Reeves plays a clumsy angel named Gabriel, whose good-hearted interference with a down-on-his-luck man (Aziz Ansari) leads to seriously funny chaos.
Injury on Set:
Reeves explained later during a segment on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that he slipped while hurrying out of a cold plunge and that he hit his knee hard on the ground after tripping, breaking his kneecap.
Festival Premiere:
Good Fortune is set to have its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September, before its wide theatrical release.