The Musical(2026)
It's not personal. It's middle school.
The Musical Synopsis
When a frustrated playwright/middle school theater teacher finds out his ex-girlfriend has started dating his nemesis, the school's principal, he decides to ruin the principal's chances of winning the Blue Ribbon of Academic Excellence.
The Musical (2026) is a comedy film directed by Giselle Bonilla, released on September 18, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Will Brill, Gillian Jacobs, Rob Lowe and Nevada Jose.
- Director:
- Giselle Bonilla
- Writers:
- Alexander Heller
- Producers:
- Jordan Backhus, Findlay Brown, Alexander Heller
- Composer:
- Mateo Nossa
- Production:
- Megamix, Unapologetic Projects, Blue Harbor Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Musical (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Musical before you stream it.
The Musical Cast & Crew
Main cast
Will Brill
as Doug
Gillian Jacobs
as Abigail
Rob Lowe
as Principal Brady
Nevada Jose
as Little Mikey Gomez (LMG)
- Melanie Herrera
Melanie Herrera
as Lata
- Chyler Emery Stern
Chyler Emery Stern
as Cindy
Wade Stanton
as Musical Attendee
Key crew
Directed by Giselle Bonilla, written by Alexander Heller, produced by Jordan Backhus, Findlay Brown and Alexander Heller.
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The Musical – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Musical online?
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The Musical (2026) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Musical?
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The main cast of The Musical (2026) includes Will Brill, Gillian Jacobs, Rob Lowe, Nevada Jose and Melanie Herrera. The film was directed by Giselle Bonilla. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Musical released?
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The Musical was released on September 18, 2026 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is there a trailer for The Musical?
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Yes. The official The Musical trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.