Is This Thing On?(2025)

R
Rated R for language throughout, sexual references and some drug use.
2h 4m
- Comedy
- Drama

Release Date: Dec 19, 2025 | Limited

As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities.

Releases

Original Release | Dec 19, 2025

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Box Office Results

Updated as of Mar 29, 2026 11:02 AM ET

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$135,833
Total US & Canada:
$6,185,385
Total International
$3,594,333
Total Worldwide:
$9,779,718

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Director & Top Cast

Bradley Cooper
Director

Will Arnett
Alex Novak

Laura Dern
Tess Novak

Andra Day
Christine

Bradley Cooper
Balls

Blake Kane
Felix

Calvin Knegten

Jude

Scott Icenogle

Geoffrey

Sean Hayes

Stephen

Ciarán Hinds

Jan

Christine Ebersole

Marilyn

Amy Sedaris

Kemp

Peyton Manning

Laird

Chloe Radcliffe

Nina

Jordan Jensen

Jill

James Tom

Rolo

Reggie Conquest

Dan

Gabe Fazio

Gabe The Bouncer

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities.

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Fun Facts

Alex (Will Arnett), a finance guy facing divorce, tries open-mic comedy as mid-life CPR while Tess (Laura Dern) realises the sacrifices she made for 20 years of marriage. Think “Marriage Story” with more punch-lines and fewer lawyers.