The Gates
“One wrong turn. One long night.”
Synopsis
Three friends' road trip turns terrifying when they witness a murder in a gated community. Trapped inside, hunted by residents who blame them, their bond fractures as a charismatic yet sinister patriarch closes in.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-18
Top Cast
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Mason Gooding
Derek
Algee Smith
Kevin
Keith Powers
Tyon
James Van Der Beek
Jacob
Brad Leland
Christopher
Kylr Coffman
Officer Bobby
Elle Evans
Elizabeth
Sofia Hublitz
Roxy
Aliyah Celeste
Julissa
Rob Gallavan
Officer Horton
Jaxon Noble Pickens
Caleb
Natasha Ellie
Kendra
Randy Wayne
Gary
Shelby Simmons
Tiffany
Rachel Thundat
Shane
Isabella Betwee
Nicole
Tate Talley
Preston
Jack Snyder
Thad
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Burr
- Screenplay & Story
- John Burr
- Original Score
- Jongnic Bontemps
- Original Title
- The Gates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Indy Entertainment, Rebellium Films, Core 4 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Burr
John Burr
Jongnic Bontemps
Ray Huang
Daysha Broadway
Ross Kohn, Nancy Leopardi, Michael Leon Cassutt, David Gendron, J. Todd Harris
Department Leadership Roster
John Burr
Director
John Burr
Writer
Ross Kohn
Producer
Nancy Leopardi
Producer
Jongnic Bontemps
Original Music Composer
Ray Huang
Director of Photography
Daysha Broadway
Editor
Gary Glushon
Producer
O'Shay Brooks
Production Design
Alyssa Blair Cawthon
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gates
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What is The Gates about?
Three friends' road trip turns terrifying when they witness a murder in a gated community. Trapped inside, hunted by residents who blame them, their bond fractures as a charismatic yet sinister patriarch closes in.
Who directed The Gates?
The Gates was directed by John Burr.
Who stars in The Gates?
The principal cast of The Gates includes Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, James Van Der Beek, Brad Leland.
When was The Gates released and how long is it?
The Gates was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gates was composed by Jongnic Bontemps.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gates?
The Gates holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).