The Musical
When a frustrated playwright/middle school theater teacher finds out his ex-girlfriend has started dating his nemesis, the school's principal, he decides to ruin the principal's chances of winning the Blue Ribbon of Academic Excellence.
Directed by Giselle Bonilla · Comedy · 84 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Giselle Bonilla
Studio
Megamix / Unapologetic Projects
Release
2026-09-18
Runtime
84 min
Genres
Comedy
Cast & Characters
Doug
Will Brill
Abigail
Gillian Jacobs
Principal Brady
Rob Lowe
Little Mikey Gomez (LMG)
Nevada Jose
Lata
Melanie Herrera
Cindy
Chyler Emery Stern
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Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of September 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Musical come out?+
The Musical is scheduled for release on 2026-09-18.
How long is The Musical?+
The Musical has a runtime of 84 min.
Who directed The Musical?+
The Musical was directed by Giselle Bonilla.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "The Musical" is overwhelmingly positive, with multiple reviewers praising its trailer and calling it a fun and hilarious film. Many express excitement for potential live-action adaptations or stage productions, suggesting a strong desire for a Broadway musical adaptation. The tone of reactions also implies a sense of enthusiasm and optimism surrounding the movie's success.
From the trailer's comments
The shot of hand reaching to call 911 during the actual performance is a cherry on top of this fantastic trailer.
@karol1986 · 156 likesOh, Britta’s in this…
@lucasdowns564 · 491 likesSchool of rock - heartbreak musical edition.
@amymarks6615 · 157 likesThey're THIS close to Regionals
@rohanhunter2175 · 275 likesSaw this at Sundance. The absolute funniest experience I have ever had in a movie theater
@alexanderslade9400 · 71 likesI want this to become a Broadway musical. Musical the Musical.
@hididdleydee · 19 likesSaw this at Sundance, proud to support it again!
@willcollins3421 · 53 likesI thought it was gonna be a serial killer movie by the way the guy was looking at Britta weird
@thetoughones · 32 likes
