A24 Releases Teaser for Zendaya-Pattinson Film The Drama

A24 has released the first teaser trailer for "The Drama," a romantic comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple whose wedding plans unravel due to unexpected revelations. The film, written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, is scheduled for theatrical release on April 3, 2026.

The story follows Emma Harwood, a bookstore clerk played by Zendaya, and Charlie Thompson, a museum director portrayed by Pattinson, in the days leading up to their nuptials. What begins as a seemingly happy engagement spirals into crisis when one partner uncovers unsettling truths about the other. The production, set in the Boston area where it was filmed, explores themes of love and deception through a mix of humor and tension.

In the trailer, the couple appears strained during a pre-wedding photoshoot. The photographer prompts them to share what they admire about each other. Pattinson's character describes Zendaya's as "beautiful, funny and she has the best laugh." Zendaya's character replies that hers is "caring, understanding and open-minded," with the word "open-minded" coinciding with a montage clip of her slapping his face during an intimate moment. Quick cuts reveal further...