The Gallerist, Cathy Yan's Art Basel dark comedy starring Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega, drops its first trailer ahead of a Dec 4, 2026 theatrical release.
The Gallerist Release Date
The Gallerist arrives in theaters on Dec 4, 2026, released by Roadside Attractions and Vertical. The film premiered earlier at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan 24, 2026, and runs for 94 minutes.
The Gallerist Cast
Natalie Portman leads the film as Polina Polinski, an ambitious gallery owner, with Jenna Ortega as Kiki, her assistant. The cast also includes Zach Galifianakis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sterling K. Brown, Daniel Bruhl, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Charli XCX.
Read the Natalie Portman biography and the Jenna Ortega biography for more on the two leads.
The Gallerist Story
Set during Art Basel Miami, the story follows Polina, a gallery owner under pressure after a messy divorce and money trouble. When a death happens by accident, she turns the corpse into the centerpiece of her debut show, gambling that shock and spectacle will save her gallery.
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The Gallerist Trailer
The first official trailer was released on Nov 5, 2026. It sets up the Art Basel setting, Polina's ambition and the darkly comic turn at the heart of the film. Watch it below:
Music
The soundtrack and music director have not been confirmed yet. No composer, soundtrack list or song titles have been announced at the time of writing, so any music details should be treated as unconfirmed until the studio shares them.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Gallerist release?
The Gallerist releases in theaters on Dec 4, 2026, after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan 24, 2026.
Who directs The Gallerist?
Cathy Yan directs the film and co-wrote it with James Pedersen.
Who stars in The Gallerist?
Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega lead the cast, alongside Zach Galifianakis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sterling K. Brown, Daniel Bruhl, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Charli XCX.
Where can I watch the trailer?
You can watch the official trailer above, on the RoadsideFlix YouTube channel.
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