The premise
The Monkey bar (2026)
Three childhood friends return to their favorite college bar a night before a wedding ,only to discover that the bar remembers them. The stools they sit on unlock personal truths they've buried for years. Guided by the spirits of Gandhi’s three monkeys, they see, hear, and speak the uncomfortable realities they’ve long avoided ,and leave the night changed forever.
The same weekend also brings Toy Story 5. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.
The theatrical release lands June 21, 2026.
The making of it
The history behind The Monkey bar
9:28 productions and Purple turtle marketing are behind the production. nt Anirudh directs, with writing credits for Jaidev, Keerthana and Apurva.
The reason to record this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
The tension in a thriller tease builds on what stays offscreen. Record the moment you start guessing.
Theatrical releases are won in the weeks before opening night, and trailer reactions are where that energy starts. Yours can be part of it.
Reactions on Reactr
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Reaction clips for The Monkey bar will appear here as Reactors share them. The Reactr recorder is free for creators: watch the trailer, record on camera or voice only, and the finished clip is yours to post on your own TikTok, Reels, or Shorts channel.
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FAQ
The Monkey bar: quick answers
How do I record a The Monkey bar trailer reaction?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/the-monkey-bar, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does The Monkey bar come out?
The Monkey bar is scheduled to open in US theaters on June 21, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Monkey bar?
Karthik Kannan, Vivaksha Gangadhar, Sagar Kulkarni, Bhavyansh jain and Tejas Reddy lead the cast, directed by nt Anirudh.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
