The upcoming A24 film, "The Drama," starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, has released a trailer that hints at a tumultuous journey for a couple on the brink of marriage. Set to release in theaters on April 3, 2026, the film, directed by Kristoffer Borgli, throws Emma Harwood (Zendaya) and Charlie Thompson (Robert Pattinson) into a whirlwind of unsettling revelations that threaten to derail their wedding plans.
The trailer opens with glimpses of a seemingly blissful engagement, filled with dancing and lighthearted banter about wedding vows. Charlie jokingly suggests Emma doesn't need to make a speech, as romantic music underscores the apparent love between them. However, the atmosphere shifts dramatically during a dinner with friends, where a suggestion to share the "worst thing" each person has ever done unleashes a secret from Emma that leaves everyone aghast.
The trailer intentionally shrouds Emma's confession in mystery, showing only the shocked reactions of those around the table. This revelation triggers a visible change in the couple's dynamic, casting a shadow over their wedding preparations. Tension mounts as Emma pleads with Charlie to forget about it, but he is unable to shake off what he has learned. The trailer culminates in a startling scene where Emma brandishes a knife at Charlie, who downplays the escalating conflict with the line, "It's just...there's some drama".
The movie's synopsis teases that the couple's engagement is "put to the test when an unexpected revelation sends their wedding week off the rails". "True love is complicated," Charlie reflects in a voiceover, adding, "It's about acceptance. Radical acceptance". The trailer leaves the audience questioning whether Emma and Charlie will make it to the altar.
"The Drama" also stars Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates, Zoe Winters, Michael Abbott Jr., and Hannah Gross, though details about their roles remain undisclosed. The film is produced by Ari Aster, with Borgli also serving as the writer.
Notably, "The Drama" is just the first of three projects featuring both Pattinson and Zendaya slated for release in 2026. The pair will also appear in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," set to premiere in July, and "Dune: Part Three," scheduled for December.
