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Polish Drama 'Erupcja' Starring Charli XCX Hits Theaters April 2026

4/17/2026

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Charli XCX Stars

Erupcja, a Polish drama directed by Pete Ohs, opens in select U.S. theaters on April 17, 2026.
Charli XCX stars as Bethany, visiting Nel (Lena Góra) in Warsaw as chaos follows a volcanic eruption.
The film premiered at 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, and critics praised it.
The film is not streaming; a digital release is planned for late May 2026.
The film runs 71 minutes and is not rated.

Summary

Charli XCX Returns

Charli XCX, in a British Vogue profile, is returning to music after her acting debut in "Erupcja."
She describes a rock-influenced album with less autotune that foregrounds her voice and guitar work.
She aims to redefine rock while preserving her signature style, amid a busy schedule filming multiple projects, creating soundtracks, and following an extensive tour for "Brat."
"Erupcja" opens in select U.S. theaters on April 17, 2026.

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Charli XCX Stars

Erupcja, a Polish drama directed by Pete Ohs, opens in select U.S. theaters on April 17, 2026.
Charli XCX stars as Bethany, visiting Nel (Lena Góra) in Warsaw as chaos follows a volcanic eruption.
The film premiered at 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, and critics praised it.
The film is not streaming; a digital release is planned for late May 2026.
The film runs 71 minutes and is not rated.

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