What to expect
The Pilot (2026)
The same weekend also brings Buddy. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.
The theatrical release lands August 31, 2026.
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In Theaters · August 31, 2026
The Pilot
Trailer Reactions
84Reactr RatingHow the trailer landed, 1 to 100See the trend69Reactr VerdictFell short of the trailer
Scored from what 7 creators said on camera while watching the trailer, out loud, in their own YouTube reaction videos, then again after the film came out. A proprietary Reactr score. How the score works
Comedy · Horror
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A group of young simple men undertake the creation of a poscast, discussed their struggles with IB
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The Trailer
Start here: the official The Pilot trailer
Dropped August 31, 2026
Creator Reactions
What creators said about the The Pilot trailer
Creators posted 7 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 4 that counted most are below. How the score works.
Um, so let's go in 3 two one play. Are we proposing?
dir- That would be so amazing if they had the same director as Love
Um, so let's go. I can't I I was joking with
I am very excited. Already, they looked fantastic. I'm ready to
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Reactr Verdict
Did The Pilot deliver on its trailer?
84The trailer
7 reaction videos scored 69The film itself
14 reaction videos scored
7 reaction videos scored 69The film itself
14 reaction videos scored
Fell short of the trailer-15 points
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The people behind it
The history behind The Pilot
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Reactions on Reactr
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The Pilot: quick answers
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When does The Pilot come out?
The Pilot is scheduled to open in US theaters on August 31, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
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