Zendaya i Robert Pattinson are navigating a complicated love story in their upcoming film The Drama.
Zendaya and Pattinson star in the engagement the romantic drama as engaged couple Emma Harwood and Charlie Thompson, respectively. A24 released the first full trailer for the film in February 2026, which featured Charlie and Emma in the days leading up to their wedding.
The trailer begins with the duo taking a dance class, where Zendaya’s voice can be heard in the background saying, “The wedding is this Saturday.”
The following clip sees Charlie debating what to say in “his speech”, deciding he’ll take a trip down memory lane and detail the couple’s major life milestones, while Emma dreads what she’ll say at the altar. “No need to make a speech,” he tells her.
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are getting intimate — and kinky — in their upcoming film The Drama. A24 released the first trailer for the upcoming romantic drama on Wednesday, December 10, giving a first look at director Kristoffer Borgli’s story about engaged couple Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Pattinson) who find themselves in a crisis (…)
Elsewhere, Emma explains her feelings for Charlie to her friend (Alana Haim) in a cafe, talking about how Charlie is her “first love”. When her friend asks, “First love or your first love?” Emma replies, “Both. Why… is he crazy?”
Before the climax, Emma, Charlie and their friends decide to play a game and reveal the “worst thing” they’ve ever done. When it’s her turn, Emma surprises the table with her confession – which the audience doesn’t hear – leaving them speechless.
Keep scrolling to see everything you need to know The Drama:
What is ‘The Drama’ about?
according to A24, The Drama follows “a happily engaged couple” as they “are put to the test when an unexpected twist throws their wedding week off track.”
according to Harper’s Bazaaranother synopsis reads: “Days before their wedding, a couple’s relationship is shaken when one partner discovers disturbing truths about the other.”
As seen in the February 2026 trailer, Charlie will have trouble processing Emma’s confession about the “worst thing” she’s ever done, which will cast doubt on their impending nuptials.
“You need to stop thinking about it,” Emma tells Charlie. Another friend asks, “How can you trust her?”
When does ‘The Drama’ premiere?
The Drama will be released in theaters on April 3, 2026.
Who stars in ‘The Drama’?
In addition to Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in the lead roles, Alana Haim, Christopher Borgli, Hailey Gates i Mamoudou Athie complete the cast.
What have been the fan reactions to ‘The Drama’?
Fans are eager to watch the film and shared their reactions YouTube trailer in the comments section.
“Ok so when you’re in this ice breaker situation please make sure you say the SECOND worst thing you’ve ever done. thanks,” one joked. A second added: “He got serious really fast 😭😭😭,” while a third commented: “I want to know what he did. He looks really interesting.”
Ever since Tom Holland and Zendaya met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming, the pair have shared a special connection. Fans quickly began to wonder if the duo were more than friends in 2017, but the co-stars tried to keep their dating lives private. “We’re friends,” Zendaya told Variety’s Power of Young (…)
What is the main plot twist in ‘The Drama’?
While the details of the big plot twist have yet to be revealed, some fans think that Emma’s confession about the “worst thing” she’s ever done will be deeply controversial, throwing the movie completely on its head.
“Now I have to watch it just to find out what he said,” one person commented via YouTube after the trailer dropped. Another added: “Can’t sleep now thinking what Emma could have done😭🙏.”