What to expect
Mel (2026)
Opening against The Runner, this one will be fighting for the same weekend conversation.
The theatrical release lands September 4, 2026.
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In Theaters · September 4, 2026
Mel
Trailer Reactions
Scored from what 8 creators said on camera while watching the trailer, out loud, in their own YouTube reaction videos. A proprietary Reactr score. How the score works
Drama · Science Fiction
A man. A dream. A mysterious woman.
A man recounts a dream to his doctor where he pursues a woman who feels hauntingly familiar.
Free · no editing · camera or voice only · the clip is yours to post
The Trailer
The official Mel trailer, right here
Dropped April 2, 2026
87This trailer, scored from 6 reaction videos
Creator Reactions
What creators said about the Mel trailer
Creators posted 8 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 really can't wait for this documentary. I think it's going to
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Reactr Verdict
Did Mel deliver on its trailer?
70The trailer
8 reaction videos scored. See them all
8 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 making it
The history behind Mel
Direction comes from Jared Johnson.
Faces to watch
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Kodi Robertson, Karen Johnson and Emily Lloyd carrying the story. Kodi Robertson plays Mel.
Kodi Robertson
as Mel
Karen Johnson
as Mystery Woman / Dr. Ellis
Emily Lloyd
as Laughing Woman
Matt Rogers
as Laughing Man
Why hit record on this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
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Reactions on Reactr
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Mel: quick answers
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When does Mel come out?
Mel is scheduled to open in US theaters on September 4, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Mel?
Kodi Robertson, Karen Johnson, Emily Lloyd and Matt Rogers lead the cast, directed by Jared Johnson.
Is Reactr free?
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