The Comeback King

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The Comeback King
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Directed by Judd Apatow
Written by
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Eric Steelberg
Production
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Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • February 5, 2027 (2027-02-05)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Comeback King is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Judd Apatow and co-written by Apatow and Glen Powell, who stars in the main role alongside Cristin Milioti, Madelyn Cline, and Kumail Nanjiani.

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The Comeback King is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 5, 2027, by Universal Pictures.

Premise

Aubrey King used to have it all – musical talent, country music stardom, and a gorgeous pop-superstar girlfriend. But a false online rumor that he cheated on her throws Aubrey's career into freefall. To pick up the pieces, Aubrey's manager advises him to leave the spotlight and build his comeback from the ground up, among the one group that hasn't rejected him, by returning to college to earn his long-abandoned degree. [1]

Cast

Production

In April 2025, it was announced that Judd Apatow would co-write a comedy with Glen Powell for Universal Pictures. [2] 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". [3] In January 2026, Cristin Milioti and Madelyn Cline joined the cast. [4] [5] In March 2026, Stavros Halkias and Jin Hao Li joined the cast. [6] [7]

Principal photography began on April 6, 2026. [8] In April 2026, the title was revealed as The Comeback King. [9] In May 2026, the rest of the cast was announced. [10]

On June 7, 2026, a scene for The Comeback King was filmed during the closing night of the 2026 CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium. Powell appeared in character before the festival audience to film a concert sequence featuring his character, a declining country music star named King. The appearance was not announced in advance and was presented as a surprise for concert attendees. It also filmed in Macon, Georgia and Savannah, Georgia in June. [11]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on February 5, 2027. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "The Comeback King | Universal | February 5, 2027". The Box Office Theory — Forums. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 17, 2025). "Glen Powell & Judd Apatow Teaming On Comedy At Universal" . Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ Judd Apatow On His Upcoming Glen Powell Collab, New Mel Brooks Doc, And Possibility Of Winning Oscar For Maria Bamford Film – Sundance Studio
  4. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (January 16, 2026). "Cristin Milioti Joins Glen Powell In Judd Apatow's New Comedy At Universal; Film To Bow In February 2027" . Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ Kroll, Justin (January 20, 2026). "Madelyn Cline Joins Glen Powell In Judd Apatow's Next Movie At Universal" . Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  6. ↑ Shanfeld, Ethan (March 19, 2026). "Stavros Halkias Joins Glen Powell's Country Music Comedy From Judd Apatow (EXCLUSIVE)" . Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  7. ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 20, 2026). "Li Jin Hao Joins Glen Powell In New Judd Apatow Comedy At Universal" . Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Glen Powell, Judd Apatow comedy gets title 'The Comeback King,' starts production". April 6, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  9. ↑ @universalpics (April 6, 2026). "Glen Powell stars in THE COMEBACK KING, directed by Judd Apatow. In theaters February 2027. @_comebackking_" (Tweet). Retrieved April 6, 2026– via X (formerly Twitter).
  10. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 15, 2026). "Judd Apatow Adds Leanne Morgan, Kumail Nanjiani, Tig Notaro, Mike Birbiglia & Other Top Comics To Universal's 'The Comeback King'" . Retrieved May 15, 2026.
  11. ↑ Glen Powell starring in Judd Apatow country music film in Savannah, Macon
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