The Gates (2026 film)
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- Nancy Leopardi
- Ross Kohn
- Gary Glushon
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| Directed by | John Burr |
| Written by | John Burr |
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| Cinematography | Ray Huang |
| Edited by | Daysha Broadway |
| Music by | Jongnic Bontemps |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate Premiere |
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Running time | 99 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Gates is a 2026 American thriller film starring Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, James Van Der Beek, Sofia Hublitz, Kylr Coffman, Elle Evans, and Brad Leland. Written and directed by John Burr, the plot follows three friends who witness a murder while driving through a gated community.
The film premiered at Los Angeles on February 24, 2026, and was released in the United States on March 13 by Lionsgate Premiere.
- Mason Gooding as Derek
- Algee Smith as Kevin
- Keith Powers as Tyon
- James Van Der Beek as Jacob, a pastor
- Sofia Hublitz as Roxy
- Kylr Coffman as Officer Bobby
- Elle Evans as Elizabeth
- Brad Leland as Christopher
Production
By late September 2024, principal photography, which took place at Owasso, wrapped.[2] Daysha Broadway edited the film.[3] Jongnic Bontemps composed the score for the film.[4] The film is James Van Der Beek's final film role before his death on February 11, 2026, who portrayed Jacob, a pastor, in the film.[5]
Release
The film premiered at iPic Theaters Westwood in Los Angeles on February 24, 2026,[6][7] and was released in select theaters across the United States by Lionsgate Premiere on March 13.[8]
