The setup
The Stories (2026)
The Stories is a decades-spanning Egyptian family saga and love story set between the late 1960s and 1980s. The film follows Ahmed, a young man from a Middle-Class Cairo family who dreams of becoming a concert pianist. During the tense summer of 1967, as war looms over Egypt, he begins a pen-pal correspondence with an Austrian woman named Elizabeth (“Liz”). A semi-autobiographical film based on the director's parents and how they met.
It shares its release window with Toy Story 5, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
The Stories opens in theaters on June 17, 2026.
On screen
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Nelly Karim, Amir El-Masry and Valerie Pachner carrying the story. Nelly Karim plays Fairouz.
Valerie Pachner
as Elizabeth
Why this one is worth it
This trailer was made to be reacted to
One good line reading can carry a whole drama trailer. Catch your face the second you hear it.
By opening weekend everyone will have a take. The reactions that matter are the ones recorded before the takes calcify.
Reactions on Reactr
Be one of the first to react
Reaction clips for The Stories 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 Stories: quick answers
How do I record a The Stories trailer reaction?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/the-stories, 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 Stories come out?
The Stories is scheduled to open in US theaters on June 17, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Stories?
Nelly Karim, Amir El-Masry, Valerie Pachner, Amr Abed and Ahmed Kamal lead the cast, directed by Abu Bakr Shawky.
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.
