The Drama(2026)

A24

R
Rated R for sexual content, some violent/bloody images, language throughout, and brief drug use.
1h 45m

Release Date: Apr 3, 2026 | Wide

A happily-engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

Releases

Original Release (Independent) | Apr 3, 2026

Box Office Results

Updated as of Jul 12, 2026 03:56 PM ET

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$14,380,197
Total US & Canada:
$48,062,006
Total International
$84,156,235
Total Worldwide:
$132,218,241

Current Showtimes

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Wed Aug 19
Thu Aug 20
Fri Aug 21
Sat Aug 22
Sun Aug 23
Mon Aug 24
Tue Aug 25

Director & Top Cast

Kristoffer Borgli
Director

Zendaya
Emma

Robert Pattinson
Charlie

Alana Haim
Rachel

Mamoudou Athie
Mike

Hailey Gates
Misha

Sydney Lemmon

Pauline

Hannah Gross

Alice

Anna Baryshnikov

Sam

Jordyn Curet

Young Emma

Michael Abbott Jr.

Blake

Zoe Winters

Frances

Dee Nelson

Jill

Damon Gupton

Roger

Ken Cheeseman

Alan

Doria Bramante

Imogene

Jordan Raf

Carson

Jeremy Levick

Ivan

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Digital,Dolby Atmos

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

A happily-engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

Movie Review

The Drama

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson skillfully enact a squirmy comedy of discomfort until writer-director Kristoffer Borgli bobbles the ending.

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Fun Facts

The Drama (2026) stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple whose wedding preparations unravel when one partner uncovers shocking secrets about the other's past. The dark romantic comedy-drama builds tension through awkward pre-wedding moments, blending humor with relationship crisis just before their big day.