Overview

• A24 released a teaser that highlights a dom/sub dynamic through playful, suggestive moments rather than explicit scenes.
• The film premiered at Cannes to a seven-minute standing ovation and won Un Certain Regard's Best Screenplay.
• A24 plans a U.S. theatrical release in early 2026 as the film continues its festival run with a New York Film Festival screening this weekend.
• Alexander Skarsgård stars as biker Ray opposite Harry Melling’s Colin, with Jake Shears appearing in his acting debut as Kevin.
• Director Harry Lighton says he trimmed some of the most graphic footage before Cannes to avoid gratuitous shock and emphasize emotional storytelling.