What we know
Late Fame (2026)
It shares its release window with Rage of Stars, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
The theatrical release lands August 7, 2026.
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In Theaters · August 7, 2026
Late Fame
Trailer Reactions
Scored from what 4 creators said on camera while watching the trailer, out loud, in their own YouTube reaction videos. A proprietary Reactr score. How the score works
NR
Drama
Legendary New York poet Ed Saxberger's forgotten works captivate an eccentric group of young creatives, reigniting his artistic passion. Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria.
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The Trailer
First look: the Late Fame trailer
Dropped August 19, 2026
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Creator Reactions
What creators said about the Late Fame trailer
Creators posted 4 reaction videos to YouTube watching this trailer. Reactr scored what they actually said, out loud, on camera, and combined it into the Reactr Rating shown at the top of this page. All of the videos are below. How the score works.
I'm so excited to be a part of this family now.
You wrote a masterpiece. It's as if the poems were written
You were [music] b rilli ant. You wrote a masterpiece. It's as if
music] You wrote a masterpiece. It's as if the poems were
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Reactr Verdict
Did Late Fame deliver on its trailer?
73The trailer
4 reaction videos scored. See them all
4 reaction videos scored. See them all
?The film itself
scored from reactions posted after release
scored from reactions posted after release
Verdict comingafter opening weekend
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Who’s on the poster
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee and Jake Lacy carrying the story. Willem Dafoe plays Ed Saxberger.
Willem Dafoe
as Ed Saxberger
Greta Lee
as Gloria
Jake Lacy
as Literary Agent
Graham Campbell
as Sherfey
Edmund Donovan
as Meyers
Clark Johnson
as Arnold
Stephen Badalamenti
as Irv
William Hill
as Leonard
The credits that matter
The history behind Late Fame
The film comes from Killer Films, Fresh Fish Films and Morning Moon Productions. Direction comes from Kent Jones, with writing credits for Samy Burch. Runtime is listed at 1 hour 37 minutes. It carries a NR rating in the US.
Why bother reacting to this one
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Reactions on Reactr
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Late Fame: quick answers
How do I make my own Late Fame reaction video?
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When does Late Fame come out?
Late Fame is scheduled to open in US theaters on August 7, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Late Fame?
Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee, Jake Lacy, Graham Campbell and Edmund Donovan lead the cast, directed by Kent Jones.
Is Reactr free?
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