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HBO Sets November 25 Premiere for The Slightest Touch

Published 29 October 2026

HBO has set November 25, 2026, for the premiere of The Slightest Touch, a documentary about actor Colin Farrell and his longtime friend Emma Fogarty. The film is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and stream on HBO Max, according to HBO’s announcement. Directed and produced by Rachel Fleit, the documentary follows Fogarty, who lives with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare genetic condition that causes skin to blister and tear easily. The film traces her life with the condition and her friendship with Farrell as they take on the Dublin Marathon together. The pair’s marathon challenge culminates with Farrell pushing Fogarty’s wheelchair for the final four kilometers. The film’s synopsis says each kilometer represents a decade of Fogarty’s life with Epidermolysis Bullosa. The documentary also features Farrell reflecting on his own struggles and the impact of their friendship. The HBO announcement places the documentary’s television premiere and HBO Max streaming release on November 25. One report gives November 26 as the streaming date, but the announcement and other reports identify November 25. The specific premiere time and platforms are stated in HBO’s announcement. The film...

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