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In Theaters · May 16, 2026

Side Effects
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PG-13 Action · Comedy

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The Trailer

Start here: the official Side Effects trailer

Dropped May 10, 2026

The premise

Side Effects (2026)

An interrogation of an agent spirals hilariously out of control.

Opening against Obsession, this one will be fighting for the same weekend conversation.

The theatrical release lands May 16, 2026.

Meet the cast

Who you’ll see in the trailer

Steve Fedele, Matthew Philips and Devin Conway lead the cast. Steve Fedele plays Mark.

Steve Fedele

as Mark

Matthew Philips

as Harry

Devin Conway

as George

Raines McMichael

as Guard #1

Jibreel Johnson

as Guard #2

Jeremy Femia

as Guard #3

The credits that matter

The history behind Side Effects

Stray Signal Arts & Entertainment is behind the production. Harvey James Wood directs, with writing credits for T.L. Westgate and Austin Roghelia. It carries a PG-13 rating in the US.

Why this one is worth it

This trailer was made to be reacted to

Action trailers are engineered for the rewind: the stunt, the reveal, the needle drop. React first, break it down after.

A theatrical trailer is built to travel before the movie does. Your reaction is part of how it travels.

Reactions on Reactr

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FAQ

Side Effects: quick answers

How do I make my own Side Effects reaction video?

Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/side-effects, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.

Do I have to be on camera?

No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.

When does Side Effects come out?

Side Effects is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 16, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.

Who stars in Side Effects?

Steve Fedele, Matthew Philips, Devin Conway, Raines McMichael and Jibreel Johnson lead the cast, directed by Harvey James Wood.

Is Reactr free?

Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.

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