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The Boy and The Other (2026)
The same weekend also brings Backrooms. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.
It hits the big screen on May 30, 2026.
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In Theaters · May 30, 2026
The Boy and The Other
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Drama
SOON THE BOY WILL BE SAVED.
The Boy is stuck in a mental battle with himself. Though desperate for solitude, a curious Other insists on friendship.
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The Trailer
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Dropped May 16, 2026
The making of it
The history behind The Boy and The Other
Dominic Spradlin is in the director’s chair.
On screen
Who you’ll see in the trailer
Gavin Pickston, Ryan Polk and Kathy Bates lead the cast. Gavin Pickston plays The Boy.
Gavin Pickston
as The Boy
Ryan Polk
as The Other
Kathy Bates
as The Boy's Mother
Aiden Pickston
as Friend One
Cameron Meyer
as Friend Two
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When does The Boy and The Other come out?
The Boy and The Other is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 30, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Boy and The Other?
Gavin Pickston, Ryan Polk, Kathy Bates, Aiden Pickston and Cameron Meyer lead the cast, directed by Dominic Spradlin.
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