Preschool is a 2026 American comedy film directed by and starring Josh Duhamel from a script by Richard D’ovidio. The film has an ensemble cast also featuring Michael Socha, Antonia Thomas, Charity Wakefield, Fenella Woolgar and James Cosmo.
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Premise
Two fathers become engaged in a battle to try and enroll their children into a desirable preschool.
Cast
Josh Duhamel as Alan
Michael Socha as Brian
Antonia Thomas as Sarah
Charity Wakefield as Lauren
Fenella Woolgar as Mrs. Lawrence
James Cosmo as Joe
Production
The comedy film is directed by and starring Josh Duhamel. The script was written by Richard D’ovidio, based on a story by Richard and Nicole D’ovidio. Duhamel is a producer alongside Michael J. Luisi.
Duhamel is joined in the cast by Michael Socha, Antonia Thomas, Charity Wakefield, Fenella Woolgar and James Cosmo.
Principal photography took place in London in the United Kingdom from February 2025, with Arthur Mulhern as the cinematographer. Mark Williams edited the film.
Release
The film was released digitally in the United States on March 17, 2026. It also screened at the 26th Fargo Film Festival on March 18, 2026.



