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The Debut (2026)
Opening against Ink, this one will be fighting for the same weekend conversation.
The Debut opens in theaters on December 11, 2026.
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In Theaters · December 11, 2026
The Debut
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Scored from what 16 creators said on camera while watching the trailer, out loud, in their own YouTube reaction videos. A proprietary Reactr score. How the score works
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Music · Comedy · Drama
There's a method to the madness.
When Mona Friedman is cast in a bit part at a small community theater, she transforms from a shy, unassuming housewife into a zealous method actor willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her marginal role, even if it means waging war against the show’s domineering director.
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The Trailer
First look: the The Debut trailer
Dropped June 23, 2026
83This trailer, scored from 16 reaction videos
Creator Reactions
What creators said about the The Debut trailer
Creators posted 16 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. The 12 that counted most are below. How the score works.
So, I'm excited. I want to know your thoughts. This
Jesse Eisenberg was also really great in that but I That was like one
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But I'm really excited to go see this uh to see the debut. Uh
Right, let's go. What is the debut all about? Well
in this movie is freaking incredible. I do not give A grades for
Opening night. When the lights are on me. I'm
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Hello, welcome to my channel. I'm Brianna and today I'm going to be reacting
Well, let's go into the media room and check this bad
Opening night, when the lights are on me
Opening night. When the lights are on me, I'm
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Reactr Verdict
Did The Debut deliver on its trailer?
82The trailer
16 reaction videos scored. See them all
16 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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Meet the cast
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti and Halle Bailey carrying the story. Julianne Moore plays Mona Friedman.
Who’s making it
The history behind The Debut
Topic Studios, Fruit Tree and Rego Park are behind the production. Jesse Eisenberg is in the director’s chair. It clocks in at 1 hour 45 minutes. It carries an R rating in the US.
What makes this one worth reacting to
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The Debut: quick answers
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When does The Debut come out?
The Debut is scheduled to open in US theaters on December 11, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Debut?
Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey, Havana Rose Liu and Jesse Eisenberg lead the cast, directed by Jesse Eisenberg.
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