The Debut (2026)
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| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
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Synopsis
When Mona Friedman is cast in a bit part at a small community theater, she transforms from a shy, unassuming housewife into a zealous method actor willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her marginal role—even if it means waging war against the show’s domineering director.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 11th, 2026 (Limited) by A24 |
| International Releases: | December 11th, 2026 (Wide) (South Africa)
December 26th, 2026 (Limited) (Australia) January 15th, 2027 (Wide) (United Kingdom) January 21st, 2027 (Wide) (Germany) |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, some sexual references and brief drug use. (Rating bulletin 2942 (cert #55951), 6/24/2026) |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Backstage, Theater Actor |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Musical |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Leading
| Julianne Moore | ||
| Paul Giamatti |
Supporting
| Halle Bailey | ||
| Jesse Eisenberg | ||
| Cara Buono | ||
| Craig Bierko | ||
| Eldar Isgandarov | ||
| Bernadette Peters |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jesse Eisenberg | Director | |
| Jesse Eisenberg | Screenwriter | |
| Ali Herting | Producer | |
| Dave McCary | Producer | |
| Emma Stone | Producer | |
| Jesse Eisenberg | Producer | |
| Michael Bloom | Executive Producer | |
| Drew Daniels | Cinematographer | |
| Robert Nassau | Editor | |
| Emile Mosseri | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
When Mona Friedman is cast in a bit part at a small community theater, she transforms from a shy, unassuming housewife into a zealous method actor willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her marginal role—even if it means waging war against the show’s domineering director.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 11th, 2026 (Limited) by A24 |
| International Releases: | December 11th, 2026 (Wide) (South Africa)
December 26th, 2026 (Limited) (Australia) January 15th, 2027 (Wide) (United Kingdom) January 21st, 2027 (Wide) (Germany) |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, some sexual references and brief drug use. (Rating bulletin 2942 (cert #55951), 6/24/2026) |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Backstage, Theater Actor |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Musical |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Leading
| Julianne Moore | ||
| Paul Giamatti |
Supporting
| Halle Bailey | ||
| Jesse Eisenberg | ||
| Cara Buono | ||
| Craig Bierko | ||
| Eldar Isgandarov | ||
| Bernadette Peters |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jesse Eisenberg | Director | |
| Jesse Eisenberg | Screenwriter | |
| Ali Herting | Producer | |
| Dave McCary | Producer | |
| Emma Stone | Producer | |
| Jesse Eisenberg | Producer | |
| Michael Bloom | Executive Producer | |
| Drew Daniels | Cinematographer | |
| Robert Nassau | Editor | |
| Emile Mosseri | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.