The pitch
The Messenger (2026)
The same weekend also brings Soulm8te. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.
The Messenger opens in theaters on August 2, 2026.
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In Theaters · August 2, 2026
The Messenger
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Drama
In 1800s Fiji, Kaliti must battle both man & nature to save her village from impending doom.
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The Trailer
First look: the The Messenger trailer
Dropped August 26, 2025
The people behind it
The history behind The Messenger
Direction comes from Tumeli Tuqota.
Who’s on the poster
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Giovanna Varea and Epi Vuruna carrying the story. Giovanna Varea plays Kaliti.
Giovanna Varea
as Kaliti
Epi Vuruna
as Inia
Why this one is worth it
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When does The Messenger come out?
The Messenger is scheduled to open in US theaters on August 2, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Messenger?
Giovanna Varea and Epi Vuruna lead the cast, directed by Tumeli Tuqota.
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