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Official Trailer for Charli XCX's 'Erupcja' Released

Published 10 February 2026

The official trailer for the romantic drama "Erupcja" was released Tuesday by distributor 12 Special, spotlighting Grammy-winning musician Charli XCX in a lead role as she navigates a disrupted vacation and personal reckoning in Warsaw, Poland. Directed by Pete Ohs, the film is set for a theatrical release on April 17, 2026, following its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.

In the trailer, Charli XCX portrays Bethany, who is traveling with her soon-to-be fiancé, Rob, played by Will Madden. A sudden volcanic eruption strands the couple abroad, derailing their plans and prompting Bethany to reconnect with her estranged childhood friend, Nel, portrayed by Lena Góra. As they explore the city's lofts, clubs, and back alleys amid the chaos, Bethany begins to question her impending marriage and rediscover a more uninhibited side of herself. The story unfolds as an anti-romantic comedy, blending elements of debauchery and emotional introspection triggered by the natural disaster and the weight of commitment.

The screenplay was collaboratively written by director Ohs, Charli XCX, Góra, and Jeremy O. Harris, who also appears in the film as Claude. Additional...

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