A24 has a full schedule this year and that’s as it should be The Debut (2026) at. This drama film is the latest work by Jesse Eisenberg and will be released in theaters this year. In the just-revealed trailer, we get our first look at leads Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti in the upcoming production.
Jesse Eisenberg
Tensions are running high for Julianne Moore in the just-revealed trailer for The Debut. The drama film, released by A24, is Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film. We mainly know the director as an actor from, among other things The Social Network (2010), but also released the acclaimed film two years ago A Real Pain (2024). The Debut is his latest challenge, because he not only directed the film, but he also composed and wrote the music and he also has a small role in the drama film!
Cast and release date
The trailer offers a first look at the star-studded cast The Debut is connected. In addition to Eisenberg and Moore, we also see Paul Giamatti in one of the leading roles. Rounding out the cast of the upcoming A24 film are Halle Bailey, Cara Buono and Havana Rose Liu. The Debut go 10 december premiering in theaters this year.
Musical
When a shy woman unexpectedly gets the lead role in a local musical, her well-organized life turns into an emotional rollercoaster. Under the strict supervision of a merciless theater director, she is forced to push her limits. To meet the sky-high expectations, she must go deeper than she ever thought possible – with all the consequences that entails.

A shy woman is unexpectedly cast in a local musical production. She has to deal with a demanding theater director and has to go to extremes to meet the expectations of herself and others.
Image: ‘The Debut’ via A24





