Zendaya and Robert Pattinson In The Drama - Poster Drop

Film Feature by Chris Olson

The rumour mill has been churning for months, but a new, deliberately understated poster for Kristoffer Borgli’s 2026 feature, The Drama, has finally given us something tangible to sink our teeth into. And, as expected from an A24 production helmed by the singular talent behind Dream Scenario, the first piece of publicity is far from conventional. It’s an intimate, grainy photograph that speaks volumes about the star power and potentially unsettling tone awaiting us when the film lands on April 3.

The poster itself immediately establishes a certain aesthetic. It’s styled like a vintage Polaroid, complete with the slight blurring and warm, saturated colours typical of an old photograph. It’s an immediate signal that this is not a sweeping epic or a glossy blockbuster. It suggests a certain observational intimacy, perhaps a character study, a window into a private life. Front and centre are the two colossal talents the entire project hangs on: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.

Pattinson, sporting a pair of thick-rimmed spectacles and a slightly dishevelled look, leans into the camera with an expression that is half-smirk, half-surprise. He has entirely shed the brooding gothic cape of his early career, having expertly navigated a transition into the world of challenging, auteur-driven cinema. The glasses alone suggest a shift away from physical action towards something more cerebral, perhaps a writer or an academic caught up in the titular conflict.

Positioned close behind him is Zendaya, her arm looped around his neck, her hand resting on his chest, a distinctive ring catching the light. She gazes directly at the viewer with a measured, knowing look that is utterly magnetic. The chemistry, even in this static image, is palpable—a mixture of comfort and co-dependence that hints at a complex relationship at the film’s core. It is the kind of image that raises a flurry of questions: Are they a couple? What is the ‘drama’ they are facing? Is the invitation “cordially invited to” an invitation into their private turmoil?

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The involvement of Kristoffer Borgli is arguably as exciting as the pairing of the lead actors. Borgli has an established flair for dark satire and the anxieties of the modern age. His previous works, such as Sick of Myself, demonstrate a willingness to dissect the uncomfortable facets of ambition and ego with a surgical precision wrapped in bleak comedy. Knowing this, the seemingly benign intimacy of the poster takes on a subtly unsettling edge. We can expect The Drama to be a far cry from a typical romantic comedy; instead, it is likely to be a darkly comedic dissection of a contemporary relationship under pressure.

With the formidable backing of A24, a studio synonymous with distinctive, uncompromising filmmaking, and a director who thrives on boundary-pushing narrative, The Drama instantly vaults into must-see territory for 2026. The new poster is a masterclass in minimalist publicity, achieving maximum buzz through quiet confidence. It doesn't need explosions or a lengthy synopsis; the image of its two brilliant leads, framed so intimately, accompanied only by the director's name and the promise of a date—April 3—is more than enough to have the entire UK critical establishment counting down the days until release.