Roadside Attractions and Vertical have released the official trailer for The Gallerist, a darkly comic thriller directed by Cathy Yan (Birds of Prey).
The film features an all-star cast led by Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega, Sterling K. Brown, Daniel Brühl, Charli xcx, Zach Galifianakis, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Set against the glamorous backdrop of Art Basel Miami, The Gallerist follows an ambitious gallery owner struggling to maintain her place among the cultural elite while facing financial ruin after a painful separation.
When an accidental death threatens to derail everything, she hatches a desperate scheme to transform the corpse into the centerpiece of her gallery’s debut exhibition. What starts as a reckless act of survival spirals into a chaotic web of deception as influencers, collectors, media attention, and law enforcement close in.
Blending dark humor, social satire, and suspense, The Gallerist takes aim at celebrity culture, the contemporary art world, and society’s obsession with fame and spectacle.
Watch the official trailer below.
Cast
- Natalie Portman
- Jenna Ortega
- Sterling K. Brown
- Daniel Brühl
- Charli xcx
- Zach Galifianakis
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph
- Catherine Zeta-Jones
Crew
Director
- Cathy Yan
Writers
- James Pedersen
- Cathy Yan
Producers
- Sophie Mas
- Ash Sarohia
- Natalie Portman
- Jonathan King
- Tom McCarthy
- Rae Baron
- Zola Elgart Glassman
Film Details
- Title: The Gallerist
- Studios: Roadside Attractions, Vertical
- Genre: Dark Comedy, Thriller
- Release Date: December 4, 2026
- Format: Theatrical
Synopsis
An ambitious gallery owner on the verge of financial collapse sees an unexpected opportunity after an accidental death. As she attempts to pass off a corpse as the centerpiece of a major exhibition during Art Basel Miami, a dangerous game of deception unfolds, drawing the attention of influencers, collectors, and police alike.
The Gallerist opens in theaters nationwide on December 4, 2026.
