Kristoffer Borgli’s upcoming A24 dark comedy The Drama is already creating major buzz as it explores how a seemingly picture-perfect relationship can fall apart right before a wedding. Starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, the highly anticipated film is set to hit theatres on April 3, 2026, promising a sharp, unsettling blend of love, secrets, and spiraling chaos. Joining the lead duo are Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, and Hailey Gates, rounding out a cast that hints at a gripping and emotionally charged story.
A24 recently released the first teaser on X (formerly Twitter), teasingly captioned: “Every wedding has some. THE DRAMA… Save the date.” The brief video introduces viewers to Emma Harwood and Charlie Thompson, an engaged couple whose lives begin to unravel during their wedding week. As a mysterious secret surfaces, the pair spirals into erratic behavior, explosive confrontations, and moments of darkly comedic madness. Pattinson and Zendaya appear in roles that push both actors into raw, unfiltered emotional territory.
Adding to the film’s unique marketing, A24 placed a fake wedding announcement in The Boston Globe’s engagements section. The cleverly crafted ad mirrors genuine announcements, complete with fictional biographies. Emma Harwood is described as a 2013 graduate of Portside High and a 2017 honors graduate from Boston University, currently working at Mission Books. Meanwhile, Charlie Thompson is introduced as a 2004 Eaton College alumnus with a PhD in Art History from Tufts, now serving as Director of the Cambridge Art Museum. The ad subtly ties the wedding date to the film’s release, giving fans an easter egg-style promotional twist.
Beyond The Drama, both Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are gearing up for a huge cinematic year in 2026. The pair will reunite in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, where Zendaya portrays the goddess Athena and Pattinson takes on the role of Antinous, with a July 17 release. They are also set to appear in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three, arriving December 18, 2026, with Zendaya returning as Chani and Pattinson reportedly playing the shape-shifting antagonist Scytale.
With its provocative premise, offbeat humor, and star-studded ensemble, The Drama positions itself as a bold, emotionally charged look at the secrets that simmer beneath even the most idyllic love stories.
