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Neon Sets U.S. Date for Julia Ducournau’s Alpha and Drops Official Trailer

Neon signals a recalibrated rollout following a cool Cannes reception.

Overview

  • The distributor released the official U.S. trailer on December 12 and slated a theatrical opening for March 27, 2026.
  • Set in a world contending with a mysterious blood‑borne virus, the story follows a 13-year-old who gets a tattoo after needle-sharing as her doctor mother pushes for testing.
  • Ducournau positions the film as an AIDS allegory and has said it reflects a shift toward more vulnerable, emotionally direct storytelling.
  • The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where coverage describes the response as notably muted or mostly negative compared with Raw and Titane.
  • The cast features Mélissa Boros, Golshifteh Farahani, Tahar Rahim, Emma Mackey, Finnegan Oldfield and Louai El Amrousy, with production and sales handled by Petit Film, Mandarin & Compagnie, Frakas, FilmNation and Charades; it was shot in Le Havre, France.