• Status: Upcoming Release
• Release Date: April 17, 2026
• Subject: Mother Is Calling — Everything We Know About A24’s ‘Mother Mary’

Following the massive buzz around The Drama, A24 is shifting the spotlight to their next heavy hitter: Mother Mary. Directed by David Lowery (The Green Knight, A Ghost Story), the film is being described as an “epic pop melodrama” that blends high-fashion aesthetics with a psychological edge.

With the second trailer currently trending, here is the essential breakdown of what to expect when “Mother” arrives.

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The Release Date & Rollout Schedule

A24 has officially set Friday, April 17, 2026, as the premiere date for Mother Mary. To ensure the film builds word-of-mouth momentum, the studio is using a tiered “Expansion” strategy:

• April 17, 2026 (Limited Release): The film opens in select major markets (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and London).
• April 24, 2026 (Wide Release): The film expands to theaters nationwide across the U.S. and Canada.

International Release Dates

Because the film was a co-production between the U.S. and Germany (filmed in Cologne and Bonn), the international rollout is aggressive:

• New Zealand: April 16, 2026
• Turkey: April 17, 2026
• South Africa: April 24, 2026
• Italy: May 5, 2026
• Australia: May 14, 2026

While A24 has not confirmed an official digital date, their 2025-2026 release pattern suggests a 45-to-60-day theatrical window. Expect Mother Mary to be available for digital purchase (VOD) by early June 2026, with a streaming debut on Max (due to A24’s current output deal) likely arriving in late July or August 2026.

Featured Photo: A24

The Verdict: Is ‘Mother Mary’ the Next A24 Classic?

With a stacked cast, a soundtrack curated by the architects of modern pop, and a director known for visual “head-trips,” Mother Mary is positioning itself as the definitive “Pop-Horror” event of 2026.

By skipping the traditional biopic formula in favor of a psychosexual thriller, David Lowery is challenging the audience to look past the glitter and into the “Hardware” of fame itself. Whether you’re here for the Anne Hathaway vocals, the Charli XCX production or the A24 tension, April 17th is officially the date to watch.

Author Bio

Jael Rucker is the founder of Decked Out Magazine. She has previously worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.