THE MARQUEE
Today marks the arrival of Julia Ducournau’s highly anticipated French drama, Alpha, in select US cinemas. The filmmaker, celebrated for her Palme d’Or-winning Titane, brings a visceral new vision to the screen starting March 27, 2026. This limited release follows significant buzz from genre outlets like Fangoria and Bloody Disgusting.
The film stars newcomer Mélissa Boros as a 13-year-old girl whose world begins to collapse after she receives a tattoo. Alongside her, Tahar Rahim and Golshifteh Farahani deliver gripping performances as society is plagued by a mysterious virus. The narrative uses these body horror elements to craft a poignant allegory for the AIDS epidemic, exploring themes of isolation and physical transformation.
Critics from UK Film Review and Deep Focus Review have noted the film's intense atmosphere and Ducournau's signature visual style. Moviegoers can catch the film at specialty venues, including Landmark Cinemas, as it begins its domestic run. Alpha continues the director's streak of challenging, boundary-pushing cinema that demands attention on the big screen.
