Tribeca Films has released the official trailer for A Very Merry Breakup, a holiday romantic comedy written and directed by Elizabeth Guest. The film follows Lydia, a love addict who thinks she’s finally ready to settle down with her dependable boyfriend Tim until his storybook Christmas in New York proposal sends her into a full‑blown panic.
After fleeing back home to Los Angeles, Lydia moves in with her parents all four of them and tries to regain control of her life. To stop her spiral, they host a New Year’s Eve party filled with every eligible bachelor they know. But when Tim unexpectedly shows up before midnight, Lydia must navigate a minefield of suitors to prove that the one love she’s truly addicted to is his.
Cast
- Elizabeth Guest as Lydia Writer and director. AP Bio, 9‑1‑1, Superstore, See You Next Christmas
- Andrew Leeds as Tim Ghosts, Barry, The Patient, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
- Keith Carradine as Dr. Wagner Academy Award winner. Nashville, Deadwood, Fargo, Madam Secretary, The Power of the Dog
- Timm Sharp as James M3GAN 2.0, Enlightened, Undeclared, Six Feet Under
- Robert Carradine as Bill Revenge of the Nerds, Lizzie McGuire, The Long Riders, Coming Home
- Joey Bragg as Jacob Liv and Maddie, Call Your Mother, Father of the Year
- Michael Strassner as Hiking Guy The Baltimorons, Young Rock, English Teacher
- Hayden Carson Begley as Maggie California Skate
About the Film
- Written & Directed By: Elizabeth Guest
- Music: Original score by Nicholas Pike (Academy Award nominee)
- Running Time: 87 minutes
- Genre: Holiday romantic comedy (the grown‑up kind)
- Distributor: Tribeca Films
- Premiere: Newport Beach Film Festival, October 18, 2025 — Winner, Audience Award for Best Comedy Feature
- Based On: Guest Appearances, the award‑winning web series (Austin Film Festival Grand Jury Award; Nashville Film Festival Grand Jury Award)
- Setting: New York at Christmas and Studio City, Los Angeles through New Year’s Eve
Digital Release
A Very Merry Breakup will be available digitally on November 3, 2026.
