The Comeback King
2027 American film
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The Comeback King is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Judd Apatow and co-written by Apatow and Glen Powell, who starred in the main role alongside Cristin Milioti, Madelyn Cline, Stavros Halkias, and Jin Hao Li.
- Judd Apatow
- Glen Powell
- Judd Apatow
- Glen Powell
- Dan Cohen
- Kevin Misher
- Glen Powell
- Cristin Milioti
- Madelyn Cline
- Stavros Halkias
- Jin Hao Li
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| Directed by | Judd Apatow |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Comeback King is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 5, 2027, by Universal Pictures.
Cast
- Glen Powell as Aubrey King
- Cristin Milioti as Missy
- Madelyn Cline
- Stavros Halkias
- Jin Hao Li
Production
In April 2025, it was announced that Judd Apatow would co-write a comedy with Glen Powell for Universal Pictures.[1] Apatow later stated that Powell and himself had started writing it in 2024 with Apatow adding: "it’s been really funny just being in the foxhole with him and he really makes me laugh".[2] In January 2026, Cristin Milioti and Madelyn Cline joined the cast.[3][4] In March 2026, Stavros Halkias and Jin Hao Li joined the cast.[5][6]
Principal photography began on April 6, 2026.[7] It will also shoot in Macon, Georgia and Savannah, Georgia in June.[8] In April 2026, the title was revealed as The Comeback King.[9]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on February 5, 2027.[3]