The first official trailer for The Christophers, Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, has just dropped.
Distributed by NEON, this upcoming black comedy-drama is set for a limited theatrical release in select theaters starting April 10, 2026 (with broader international dates following, such as May in the UK and Ireland). Ed Solomon penned the screenplay.
The cast features powerhouse performances from Michaela Coel (known for I May Destroy You and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, Avengers: Doomsday), Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer), and James Corden (Cats, Cinderella).
In the trailer, Ian McKellen stars as Julian Sklar, a once-celebrated figure from London’s vibrant 1960s and 70s pop art scene. Now, decades later, he hasn’t picked up a brush in years, is financially broke, and lives in isolation in his decaying London townhouse.
The story revolves around Julian’s estranged children (played by James Corden and Jessica Gunning), who are desperate for an inheritance. They hire Lori (Michaela Coel), an art restorer with a past as a forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and secretly complete several of Julian’s long-abandoned unfinished paintings—known as “The Christophers”—to boost their value after his death.
