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J.J. Abrams Returns to Direct with 'The Great Beyond'

4/15/2026

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J.J. Abrams is set to return with The Great Beyond, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega.
At CinemaCon, Abrams shared that this project marks his first directorial effort since 2019's Star Wars: Episode IX.
The film blends thriller, mystery, and sci-fi as characters explore a mysterious alternate world with retro machines and an ominous key moment, with a November 13 release.

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Story summary

J.J. Abrams is set to return with The Great Beyond, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega.
At CinemaCon, Abrams shared that this project marks his first directorial effort since 2019's Star Wars: Episode IX.
The film blends thriller, mystery, and sci-fi as characters explore a mysterious alternate world with retro machines and an ominous key moment, with a November 13 release.