Act One is a 2026 American psychological thriller film written, produced and directed by Sophia Takal. It stars Ella Beatty, Ari Graynor, Nate Mann, Elizabeth Reaser, Sinclair Daniel, Robert Sean Leonard and Tavi Gevinson.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 10, 2026.
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Cast
Ella Beatty as Hannah
Ari Graynor as Melanie Saunders
Nate Mann as Henry
Elizabeth Reaser as Julie
Sinclair Daniel as Aggie
Robert Sean Leonard
Tavi Gevinson as Gracie Thomas
Production
Principal photography began in July 2024 on a psychological thriller film written, produced, and directed by Sophia Takal and concluded the following month. In April 2026, the film was selected to be screened at the Tribeca Festival.
Release
Act One premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 10, 2026. In October 2026, Oscilloscope Laboratories acquired distribution rights to the film.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 14 critics' reviews are positive.