The pitch
The Family Recipe (2026)
It shares its release window with Obsession, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
The Family Recipe opens in theaters on May 12, 2026.
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In Theaters · May 12, 2026
The Family Recipe
Trailer Reactions
Comedy · Family · Drama
The recipe is simple. The family isn’t.
Alison is determined to host the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for her unpredictable family. But as traditions collide and tensions rise, the day quickly spirals into chaos. Between clashing personalities, unexpected distractions, and everything that can go wrong… going wrong, she’s left trying to keep the peace before the entire day falls apart.
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The Trailer
First look: the The Family Recipe trailer
Dropped February 19, 2026
Meet the cast
Who you’ll see in the trailer
The cast is fronted by Stacey van Gorder, Chris Connell and Caroline Digan. Stacey van Gorder plays Alison Mitchell.
Stacey van Gorder
as Alison Mitchell
Chris Connell
as Gary Mitchell
Caroline Digan
as Nancy Mitchell
Ethan Fisher
as Andrew Mitchell
Benjamin Erikson
as Larry Mitchell
Christopher J Reilly
as Gene Sr.
Miranda Ann Meene
as Carol
Larky Barnes
as Grandpa Tim
The making of it
The history behind The Family Recipe
Lucky Elephant Films is behind the production. Karl Ryan Erikson directs. It clocks in at 1 hour 34 minutes.
What makes this one worth reacting to
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When does The Family Recipe come out?
The Family Recipe is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 12, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Family Recipe?
Stacey van Gorder, Chris Connell, Caroline Digan, Ethan Fisher and Benjamin Erikson lead the cast, directed by Karl Ryan Erikson.
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