The Drama, the dark romantic comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is reportedly headed to digital streaming next month. The film, which opened in theaters nationwide on April 3, is expected to become available for home viewing via premium video on demand as early as May 5, according to a streaming tracker that monitors studio release patterns. The film’s studio, A24, has not officially confirmed the date, and it remains subject to change.
When it does arrive on digital platforms, viewers will be able to purchase the film outright or rent it for a limited window across several major platforms including Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and YouTube Movies and TV. Purchase pricing is expected to land around $24.99, with rental access likely available at a lower price point for a 48-hour window.
What the film is about
Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, The Drama follows Emma and Charlie, a happily engaged couple whose wedding week unravels after Emma discloses a deeply unsettling secret from her past. The film operates in the tonal space between comedy and psychological discomfort, a register that Borgli explored previously in Dream Scenario.
Alongside Zendaya and Pattinson, the film features Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Benton Gates in supporting roles. The cast brings together a collection of performers who have each been associated with critically distinctive projects in recent years, and the ensemble dynamic has been a consistent point of praise from reviewers.
How audiences and critics have responded
The Drama has earned a 77% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, based on more than 250 reviews. The critical response has centered largely on the performances, with particular attention paid to what many reviewers have described as career-defining work from both leads. The film has been noted for its ability to balance tonal complexity without losing its footing, navigating difficult emotional territory with a confidence that has not gone unnoticed.
Audience reception has tracked closely with critical opinion. Verified viewer ratings on the same platform placed the film at 78%, with responses highlighting the performances and the film’s capacity to generate discomfort that outlasts the viewing experience itself.
A box office run that exceeded expectations
The Drama has performed meaningfully at the theatrical box office since its April opening. North American ticket sales have reached $39.6 million, while international receipts have added another $31.6 million, bringing the film’s global total to $71.3 million. For a mid-budget A24 production anchored by character work rather than spectacle, those numbers reflect a level of commercial reception that goes well beyond the art house lane the studio typically occupies.
The film remains in theaters as its digital release approaches, offering audiences who have not yet seen it a brief remaining window to catch it on the big screen before it moves home.
