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Prelude to The End (2026)
It shares its release window with Drive - The Pretenders, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
The film premieres at home on October 29, 2026.
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Streaming Release · October 29, 2026
Prelude to The End
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Animation · Music · Fantasy · Horror
Astrid, a student at Paper Academy, struggles with her delusions that go against the school rules. A short film for The End by My Chemical Romance, based on The Dying World by Lauren Tsai.
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The Trailer
The official Prelude to The End trailer, right here
Dropped October 29, 2026
The credits that matter
The history behind Prelude to The End
Direction comes from Lauren Tsai.
Who’s on the poster
Who you’ll see in the trailer
The cast is fronted by Lauren Tsai, John C. McGinley and Billie Eilish. Lauren Tsai plays Astrid.
Lauren Tsai
as Astrid
John C. McGinley
as The Dean
Billie Eilish
as Friend of Astrid
Phoebe Bridgers
as Sister of Astrid
Hideo Kojima
as The Teacher
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When does Prelude to The End come out?
Prelude to The End is scheduled to premiere on streaming on October 29, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Prelude to The End?
Lauren Tsai, John C. McGinley, Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers and Hideo Kojima lead the cast, directed by Lauren Tsai.
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