Is This Thing On?
Synopsis
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-10
Top Cast
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Will Arnett
Alex Novak
Laura Dern
Tess Novak
Andra Day
Christine
Bradley Cooper
Balls
Christine Ebersole
Marilyn
Ciarán Hinds
Jan
Amy Sedaris
Kemp
Sean Hayes
Stephen
Scott Icenogle
Geoffrey
Blake Kane
Felix
Calvin Knegten
Jude
Peyton Manning
Laird
Chloe Radcliffe
Nina
Jordan Jensen
Jill
Jes Tom
Rolo
Reggie Conquest
Dan
Gabe Fazio
Gabe The Bouncer
Elizabeth Furiati
Liz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 53 DaysOstend Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 19, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 10, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 29, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.68x
-$4.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bradley Cooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Chappell, Will Arnett, Bradley Cooper
- Original Score
- James Newberry
- Original Title
- Is This Thing On?
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.1M
- Production Studios
- Searchlight Pictures, Archery Pictures, Lea Pictures, TSG Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradley Cooper
Mark Chappell, Will Arnett, Bradley Cooper, John Bishop
James Newberry
Matthew Libatique
Charlie Greene
Bradley Cooper, Will Arnett, Kris Thykier, Weston Middleton, Caroline Jaczko
Department Leadership Roster
Bradley Cooper
Director
Bradley Cooper
Producer
Will Arnett
Producer
Kris Thykier
Producer
Mark Chappell
Screenplay
Will Arnett
Screenplay
Bradley Cooper
Screenplay
Weston Middleton
Producer
Kevin Thompson
Production Design
Matthew Libatique
Director of Photography
Gali Noy
Costume Design
Charlie Greene
Editor
James Newberry
Original Music Composer
Tracey Ruggiero
Stunt Coordinator
John Bair
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Stressful Scenes • Language
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Is This Thing On?
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What is Is This Thing On? about?
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
Who directed Is This Thing On??
Is This Thing On? was directed by Bradley Cooper.
Who stars in Is This Thing On??
The principal cast of Is This Thing On? includes Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Christine Ebersole.
When was Is This Thing On? released and how long is it?
Is This Thing On? was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Is This Thing On??
Is This Thing On? had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $10.1M at the worldwide box office (0.68 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Is This Thing On??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Is This Thing On? was composed by James Newberry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Is This Thing On??
Is This Thing On? holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).