What day and time will the 'Joy Ride' release? And everything else you need to know

'Raya and the Last Dragon' and 'Crazy Rich Asians' writer Adele Lim will make her feature film directing debut with 'Joy Ride'
Sabrina Wu, Stephanie Hsu, Ashley Park and Sherry Cola in 'Joy Ride' (IMDb)
Sabrina Wu, Stephanie Hsu, Ashley Park and Sherry Cola in 'Joy Ride' (IMDb)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Adele Lim will make her feature film directing debut with 'Joy Ride'. She is best known for writing 'Raya and the Last Dragon' and 'Crazy Rich Asians'. Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao wrote the script for the movie, which Lim directed based on a tale by Chevapravatdumrong, Hsiao, and Lim.

The writing trio also produced the film alongside Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver and Josh Fagen. Still in its production phase with no official date yet announced, 'Joy Ride' is expected to be released on June 23, 2023. The comedy also stars Stephanie Hsu, Ronny Chieng, Desmond Chiam, Alexander Hodge, and Chris Pang. Here's everything you need to know about this upcoming comedy.

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When does 'Joy Ride' release?

The movie is scheduled to release in theatres on June 23, 2023.

How can I watch 'Joy Ride'?

After its release, you can catch the movie in theatres across the US. There hasn't been much information given on whether the movie will stream on any of the streaming giants yet. We will update the story once the information has been released.

Who’s acting in 'Joy Ride'?

The movie stars Stephanie Hsu along with Ashley Park, David Denman, Annie Mumolo, Chris Pang, Sherry Cola, Ronny Chieng, Desmond Chiam, Alexander Hodge, Chris Pang, and Isla Rose Hall with many more actors.

What is the plot of 'Joy Ride'?

According to the official synopsis, the film follows four Asian-American women as they bond and discover the truth of what it means to know and love who you are, while they travel through Asia in search of one of their birth mothers.

The official synopsis reads, "The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are."

What is the buzz around 'Joy Ride'?

The first image has been released for 'Joy Ride,' revealing the four leads for the first time. Fortunately, the image doesn't reveal much, but it does hint at a potentially entertaining scene. The four main protagonists can be seen standing by the side of the road, looking off-camera with expressions of shock and despair.

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