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‘Our Hero, Balthazar’: Dark Comedy Tackles Social Media, School Shooting

3/26/2026

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Story summary

Our Hero, Balthazar, directed by Oscar Boyson, follows two mismatched teens, Jaeden Martell as Balthazar and Asa Butterfield as Solomon, whose online lives intersect.
Solomon in Texas and Balthazar, a wealthy New Yorker, are connected to a potential school shooting, shaping the film's tension.
The film critiques social media culture and the facade of empathy, blending dark comedy with serious themes, and opens in theaters on March 27, 2026.

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Story summary

Our Hero, Balthazar, directed by Oscar Boyson, follows two mismatched teens, Jaeden Martell as Balthazar and Asa Butterfield as Solomon, whose online lives intersect.
Solomon in Texas and Balthazar, a wealthy New Yorker, are connected to a potential school shooting, shaping the film's tension.
The film critiques social media culture and the facade of empathy, blending dark comedy with serious themes, and opens in theaters on March 27, 2026.