Hardee Entertainment

Audience members walked out of asking: What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done? Would you marry someone with the Zendaya character’s past? Or would it not matter all that much?

Like "Materialists," which explored love and money in the digital age, “The Drama” points to a significant hole in the current film marketplace (smart romances! that are original! and surprise you!).

This bold new flavor of commercial taste could end up becoming a defining lane for A24.

https://variety.com/2026/film/columns/how-the-drama-could-redefine-a24-materialists-the-invite-1236711571/