✨Good Fortune (2025): Aziz Ansari Directs Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen & Keke Palmer in a Heavenly Comedy – Cast, Plot, Release Date & Where to Watch

✨ What happens when an angel loses his wings after meddling in human lives? That’s the hilarious, heartfelt premise of Good Fortune (2025), a high-concept comedy starring Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Keanu Reeves. Directed and written by Aziz Ansari in his feature directorial debut, the film blends celestial mischief with modern-day struggles — showing that sometimes, money can solve problems… but at a price.

Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025, to positive reviews, the film now heads to theaters on October 17, 2025, distributed by Lionsgate.

😇 The Premise – An Angel’s Big Mistake

Meet Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) — a well-meaning but clumsy “budget guardian angel.” His job is usually simple: stopping someone from choking and saving drivers from texting-related accidents. But when Gabriel crosses paths with Arj (Aziz Ansari), a struggling gig worker at rock bottom, he decides to teach him a life lesson.

Gabriel swaps Arj’s life with that of his wealthy, spoiled boss Jeff (Seth Rogen) — a man who owns mansions, cars, and even a disco club in his basement. The problem? Arj loves being rich, and his problems suddenly vanish thanks to Jeff’s wealth. Gabriel’s plan backfires spectacularly, costing him his wings.

Now stranded on Earth, Gabriel becomes roommates with the displaced Jeff, while the chaos he unleashed begins to unravel in hilarious and heartfelt ways. As Gabriel himself mutters: “Turns out being human is way harder than saving humans.”

🎭 The Cast – Comedy Meets Chaos

• Seth Rogen as Jeff, a wild venture capitalist living the high life.

• Aziz Ansari as Arj, the unlucky gig worker who gets a taste of riches.

• Keanu Reeves as Gabriel, the clumsy angel who causes celestial mayhem.

• Keke Palmer as Elena, a hardware store worker fighting for union rights.

• Sandra Oh as Martha, the angel who takes Gabriel’s wings.

• Plus appearances from Sherry Cola, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and a shaman guiding wild ayahuasca journeys.

It’s a cast that balances laugh-out-loud humor with heartfelt charm, each bringing unique energy to Ansari’s world.

🎬 Behind the Scenes – Ansari’s Directorial Debut

Originally set to direct Being Mortal before it was shelved, Aziz Ansari pivoted to Good Fortune, determined to make a theatrical comedy that could stand tall after the success of Barbie (2023). Partnering with longtime friend Seth Rogen, Ansari crafted a script infused with his sharp wit and observations on class, wealth, and modern struggles.

Filming began in Los Angeles in January 2024, delayed slightly by the 2023 Writers Guild strike and an on-set injury to Reeves. By spring, production wrapped under the lens of cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra, with Carter Burwell composing a quirky yet heartfelt score.

⭐ Festival Reception & Reviews

At its TIFF 2025 premiere, critics praised the film for its balance of humor and sincerity, with special nods to Reeves’ deadpan angelic charm and Palmer’s grounded performance. Early buzz calls it a “heavenly mix of Freaky Friday and Bruce Almighty”, with a modern twist on wealth and happiness.

📅 Release Date & Streaming

• Theatrical Release: October 17, 2025 (U.S.)

• Distributor: Lionsgate

• Running Time: 97 minutes. Streaming details are expected post-release, but given Lionsgate’s track record, fans can expect it on digital platforms within weeks after the theatrical run.

🍿 Why You Should Watch Good Fortune

Between Keanu Reeves as an angel in crisis, Aziz Ansari’s sharp social comedy, and Seth Rogen’s chaotic rich-guy energy, Good Fortune is set to deliver laughs while asking: what really makes a life worthwhile?

In Gabriel’s words: “Maybe fortune isn’t about money… maybe it’s about not screwing up God’s plan.”

✨ With its mix of cosmic comedy and human heart, Good Fortune could easily become one of 2025’s most talked-about feel-good comedies.