The pitch
The Barrel (2026)
It shares its release window with Hungry, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
The theatrical release lands June 1, 2026.
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In Theaters · June 1, 2026
The Barrel
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Thriller · Drama
A young prankster wakes trapped in a metal barrel in an abandoned workshop. He must find a way out and learn how and why he got there. Estranged from his devout father, he can only rely on him, shackled to a pole nearby, for guidance.
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The Trailer
Start here: the official The Barrel trailer
Dropped February 5, 2026
The team behind it
The history behind The Barrel
Alexey Zvontsov is in the director’s chair, with writing credits for Aleksandr Berezhnoy, Dmitry Borisov and Michael Pate.
Faces to watch
Who you’ll see in the trailer
The cast is fronted by Til Schweiger, Philippe Reinhardt and Irina Kobzeva. Til Schweiger plays Pastor.
Why this one is worth it
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When does The Barrel come out?
The Barrel is scheduled to open in US theaters on June 1, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Barrel?
Til Schweiger, Philippe Reinhardt, Irina Kobzeva, Natan Paul-Collis and Ola Keyru lead the cast, directed by Alexey Zvontsov.
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