A24’s romantic black comedy The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is set to arrive on HBO Max on July 31, 2026, following a successful theatrical run earlier this year.
Directed and written by Kristoffer Borgli, the film blends romance, dark humour, and psychological tension, centering on an engaged couple, Emma Harwood (Zendaya) and Charlie Thompson (Robert Pattinson), whose wedding plans take an unexpected turn.
Their relationship begins to unravel during a wine-fuelled food tasting event, where a casual game of revealing “the worst thing they’ve ever done” exposes a shocking secret that spirals into emotional chaos.
The film was first released in US cinemas on April 3, 2026, and quickly became a commercial hit for A24, grossing more than $132.5 million worldwide on a reported $28 million budget.
The ensemble cast also features Zoë Winters, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, and Hailey Gates, adding depth to the film’s tense and often surreal narrative.
The official trailer, released in February 2026, teased the film’s tonal shift from romantic bliss to escalating psychological breakdown, showing Emma and Charlie’s relationship rapidly deteriorating after hidden truths come to light.
