The Weeknd‘s suspense thriller “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” in which he stars alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, will release in theaters on May 16.
Directed by Trey Edward Shults (“Waves”) and distributed by Lionsgate, the pic is inspired by and featuring new music from the Weeknd. It’s described as a “first of its kind theatrical experience.”
“Hurry Up Tomorrow” marks the final piece in the Weeknd’s artistic trilogy featuring 2020’s “After Hours” and 2022’s “Dawn FM.”
The movie also lines up with the Weeknd’s next album and concert tour of the same name. “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the album, will debut on January 24, and the Weekend will perform a one-night-only concert at the Rose Bowl the next day.
“Hurry Up Tomorrow” is produced by the Weeknd’s Manic Phase banner and Reza Fahim, along with the late Kevin Turen and Harrison Kreiss.
It is executive produced by Ortega, Shults, Michael Rapino, Ryan Kroft, Wassim “Sal” Slaiby and Harrison Huffman.
Chayse Irvin serves as director of photography, Erin Benach and Hannah Jacobs are costume designers and Elliott Hostetter leads production design.
With hits like “Blinding Lights” and “Save Your Tears,” the Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has sold more than 75 million records and won four Grammys. He was the top male artist on Spotify in 2024.
In 2023, he co-created the HBO series “The Idol” with “Euphoria” boss Sam Levinson. In the show, he played a manipulative music mogul who takes control of Lily-Rose Depp, playing a struggling pop star named Jocelyn.