The Great Beyond Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 16, 2026

The Great Beyond

Coming Out: Friday, November 13, 2026 Theaters

Director: J.J. Abrams

Starring: Glen Powell • Jenna Ortega • Emma Mackey • Samuel L. Jackson • Sophie Okonedo

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Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Post-Production

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Filming completed; editing of shot film; music composition and recordings, as well as sound and visual effects being added.

January 16, 2026

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: No plot details have been announced.

Adventure

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Who stars in The Great Beyond – Cast List

Glen Powell
How To Make A Killing, The Running Man
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Jenna Ortega
Yes Day, The Fallout
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Emma Mackey
Narnia, Ella McCay
Samuel L. Jackson
Avengers: Infinity War, The Avengers
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Sophie Okonedo
Death on the Nile, Hellboy
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Merritt Wever
Welcome to Marwen, Memory

Who is making The Great Beyond – Crew List

A look at The Great Beyond behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director J.J. Abrams last helmed Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film's writer J.J. Abrams last penned Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Director: J.J. Abrams
Screenwriter: J.J. Abrams
Producer: J.J. Abrams

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Bad Robot

Production – What we know about the The Great Beyond

Key Facts

This is JJ Abrams’ first directorial effort since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. 2026-01-16
At some point, it was rumored to be about time travel, but sources say that's incorrect (12/15/2024).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2026

Post-Production

Changed The Great Beyond movie production status. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Dec 2024

Development

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

Dec 2024

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Expected to shoot in the spring 2025 in the UK.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: . J.J. Abrams Untitled Warner Bros
Language: English

The Great Beyond Trailers and Clips

No trailers are currently available.

The Great Beyond Release Date: When is the film coming out?

The Great Beyond is scheduled for release in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 13 , 2026. There are one other movie scheduled for release on the same date, including Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.