A24 is bracing for a massive box office win as early projections for The Drama signal a new high for the studio’s romantic slate. Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, the film is currently eyeing a domestic opening between $15 million and $25 million when it debuts on April 3, 2026. These numbers suggest a significant breakout for the project directed by Kristoffer Borgli.

The projected figures place The Drama on a faster track than other recent A24 entries like Celine Song’s Materialists. According to tracking data from Boxoffice Pro, the combined star power of Pattinson and Zendaya is driving intense pre-release interest. If the film hits the high end of its $25 million forecast, it will mark one of the strongest openings in the history of the independent studio.

Produced by Ari Aster’s Square Peg alongside A24, the film follows the success of Borgli’s previous collaboration with the studio, Dream Scenario. Industry analysts at Koimoi note that the film is gearing up to deliver a much larger opening than previous A24 love stories. With a confirmed release date of April 3, 2026, The Drama is poised to lead the box office into the second quarter of the year.