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Zendaya and Pattinson Star in New Comedy 'The Drama'

12/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (American actress) and Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson (British actor) star in the comedy The Drama, directed by Kristoffer Borgli, slated for release on April 3, 2026.
The Drama centers on an engaged couple whose relationship buckles days before their wedding after revelations.
A24 promotes the film with a mock engagement ad in the Boston Globe and a poster of Zendaya with an engagement ring beside Pattinson.

History

Historical Context

The 1927 film "Wings," directed by William A. Wellman, was the first to win an Academy Award for Best Picture, marking a significant moment in cinematic history. Today, A24's promotion of "The Drama" through a mock engagement ad reflects the ongoing evolution of romantic storytelling in film, paralleling earlier narratives that explore themes of love and commitment in society.

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Story summary

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (American actress) and Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson (British actor) star in the comedy The Drama, directed by Kristoffer Borgli, slated for release on April 3, 2026.
The Drama centers on an engaged couple whose relationship buckles days before their wedding after revelations.
A24 promotes the film with a mock engagement ad in the Boston Globe and a poster of Zendaya with an engagement ring beside Pattinson.

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