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Family movie news
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The gist
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's family horror-comedy 'Family Movie' hits theaters April 23, 2027.
The real-life family stars together, making this a unique on-screen collaboration.
Background
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick co-directed and star in 'Family Movie' alongside their children Travis and Sosie. The film, which premiered at SXSW to a 93% fresh rating, follows a filmmaking family whose low-budget horror movie turns into a real-life slasher. It was announced in November 2024 and has now secured a theatrical release date.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2024The project 'Family Movie' was first announced.
- Mar 2026Kevin Bacon discussed co-directing with Kyra Sedgwick, praising the collaboration.
- Aug 19, 2026The film premiered at Scary Movies XIV at Film at Lincoln Center in New York City, with the family in attendance.
- Aug 19, 2026Deadline reported that Variance acquired North American distribution rights and set a release date of April 23, 2027.
- Aug 20, 2026Kevin Bacon announced the release date on Instagram, calling it 'official'.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Kevin and Kyra told Deadline they chose to go straight to theaters, putting faith in the film and the audience.
- Critics
- The Hollywood Reporter praised the film, comparing it to Ari Aster's 'Hereditary' for using horror as a metaphor for family dynamics.