A24 just handed movie lovers the save-the-date of the decade. On April 3rd, 2026, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson step into the spotlight together in The Drama—a mysterious, romance-tilted feature that’s already generating seismic buzz despite plot details being locked tighter than a Hollywood vault.
Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, the filmmaker behind A24’s darkly comedic Dream Scenario, The Drama marks his second collaboration with the studio and reunites him with producers Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen of Square Peg. Given this team’s track record—Hereditary, Midsommar, Death of a Unicorn, and Eddington, to name a few—fans can expect a film that’s stylish, layered, and emotionally off-kilter in the best A24 way. Early reports suggest a love story that spirals in unexpected directions right before a wedding day, hinting at a blend of tension, tenderness, and A24’s signature left-field storytelling.
For Zendaya and Pattinson, The Drama is just one chapter in what’s shaping up to be an iconic era for both stars. The pair will also appear in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey—Zendaya as Athena and Pattinson as Antinous—dropping July 17th, 2026. Zendaya, one of the hardest-working women in Hollywood, also has a full slate that includes Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the final season of Euphoria, and her return to Arrakis in Dune: Part Three. Pattinson matches the momentum, fresh off Die My Love and lined up for roles in The Batman: Part II, Here Comes the Flood, and Dune: Part Three, where he joins the cast as Scytale.
Alongside Zendaya and Pattinson, The Drama boasts a compelling cast including Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Gates—all talents known for nuance and on-screen authenticity.
Even with its secrecy, The Drama is already shaping up to be one of A24’s most anticipated releases, fusing star power, auteur vision, and a plot that promises emotional unpredictability. With Zendaya and Pattinson at the center of the storm, moviegoers are set for a genre-bending romcom that aims higher than the usual formula—something stylish, introspective, and irresistibly A24.
With that being said, mark your calendars as The Drama hits theaters April 3rd, 2026. If the early momentum is any indication, this is one date you won’t want to miss.
