Emil and the Detectives(2026)
Emil und die Detektive
Emil and the Detectives Synopsis
Emil is spending his summer vacation with his grandmother in Berlin. But on the train there, he is robbed by the ruthless con artist Max Grundeis and a wild adventure begins! Together with his friends Pony, Gustav, Dienstag, Anh, and Jason, Emil sets off in pursuit and embarks on a fast-paced detective hunt across Berlin.
Emil and the Detectives (2026) is a family and adventure film directed by David Dietl, released on September 24, 2026. It stars Nicholas Jonah Peter, Merlin Sandmeyer, Lara Toni Lüdders and Kilian Kasa.
- Director:
- David Dietl
- Writers:
- Antonia Scheurlen, Erich Kästner
- Producers:
- Tobias Timme, Sebastian Werninger, Katharina Rietz
- Cinematographer:
- Philip Peschlow
- Production:
- UFA Fiction, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany
- Status:
- Post Production
Emil and the Detectives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicholas Jonah Peter
as Emil
Merlin Sandmeyer
as Max Grundeis
- Lara Toni Lüdders
Lara Toni Lüdders
as Pony
- Kilian Kasa
Kilian Kasa
as Gustav
- Bela Louis Plass
Bela Louis Plass
as Dienstag
- Ai Vy Bui
Ai Vy Bui
as Anh
Camille Moltzen
as Jason
Ursula Werner
as Renate Tischbein
Luise Heyer
as Anna Tischbein
- Timo Weisschnur
Timo Weisschnur
as Zuber
Anna Stieblich
as Mrs. Jacob
Key crew
Directed by David Dietl, written by Antonia Scheurlen and Erich Kästner, produced by Tobias Timme, Sebastian Werninger and Katharina Rietz.
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Emil and the Detectives – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Emil and the Detectives?
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The main cast of Emil and the Detectives (2026) includes Nicholas Jonah Peter, Merlin Sandmeyer, Lara Toni Lüdders, Kilian Kasa and Bela Louis Plass. The film was directed by David Dietl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Emil and the Detectives released?
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Emil and the Detectives was released on September 24, 2026.