Everything’s Going to Be Great Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jun. 6, 2025

Everything’s Going to Be Great

Release Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 Theaters

Director: Jon S. Baird

Starring: Bryan Cranston • Allison Janney • Benjamin Evan Ainsworth • Jack Champion

R Drama N/A

5 / 5.0

91% WILL SEE 9% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: There's no business like show business — for Buddy and Macy Smart (Bryan Cranston & Allison Janney) that means an unpredictable life working in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester & Derrick. Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight, no matter what stage of life you're in.

Drama

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Who stars in Everything’s Going to Be Great – Cast List

Bryan Cranston
John Carter, The Sheep Detectives
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Allison Janney
The Creator, Juno
B
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth
The Legend of Zelda, Pinocchio
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Jack Champion
Avatar: Fire and Ash, Trap House

Who is making Everything’s Going to Be Great – Crew List

A look at Everything’s Going to Be Great behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jon S. Baird last helmed Tetris and Stan & Ollie. The film's writer Steven Rogers last penned I, Tonya and Love the Coopers.

Director: Jon S. Baird
Screenwriter: Steven Rogers
Producer: Steven Rogers

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: eOne

Production – What we know about the Everything’s Going to Be Great

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2025

Completed

Changed Everything’s Going to Be Great movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2023

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

May 2023

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language, some sexual content/partial nudity, and brief teen alcohol use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Everything’s Going to Be Great Trailers and Clips

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Official Clip ‘WEIRDOS’

Everything’s Going to Be Great Release Date: When was the film released?

Everything’s Going to Be Great was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, June 20 , 2025. There were 17 17 other movies released on the same date, including 28 Years Later, Elio and Bride Hard.

The estimated home release date for Everything’s Going to Be Great is currently being determined. Stay tuned!