Atonement (2026 film)
2026 American drama film
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Atonement is an upcoming 2026 American drama film, written, directed, and produced by Reed Van Dyk (in his directorial debut), and based on the 2012 New Yorker article "Atonement" by Dexter Filkins.[1] It stars Boyd Holbrook, Hiam Abbass and Kenneth Branagh.[2]
Dexter Filkins
- Reed Van Dyk
- Tim White
- Trevor White
- Steven Demmler
- David Wulf
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| Directed by | Reed Van Dyk |
| Written by | Reed Van Dyk |
| Based on | Atonement by Dexter Filkins |
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| Cinematography | Jon Peter |
| Edited by | Chelsi Johnson |
| Music by | Zak Engel |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film will have its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of 2026 Cannes Film Festival on May 15, where it was nominated for the Caméra d'Or.
Premise
A troubled marine seeks to reconcile with the survivors of a family his unit fired on.
Cast
- Boyd Holbrook as Lou D'Alessandro
- Hiam Abbass as Mariam Khachaturian
- Kenneth Branagh as Michael Reid
- Gheed as Nora
Production
In May 2025, it was announced Boyd Holbrook, Hiam Abbass, and Kenneth Branagh had joined the cast of the film, with Reed Van Dyk directing from a screenplay he wrote, based upon a The New Yorker article by Dexter Filkins, with principal photography commencing in Texas and Jordan.[3]
Release
It will have its world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight section, on May 15.[4]