Legendary filmmaker James L. Brooks is back with his first feature in over a decade, and the newly released trailer and poster for ELLA MCCAY promise a heartfelt and humorous return to the big screen. The original comedy starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri and Rebecca Hall, opens exclusively in theaters on December 12, 2025.
A Modern Comedy About Family, Ambition, and Survival
Written and directed by the Oscar® and Emmy Award®-winning creator behind AS GOOD AS IT GETS, BROADCAST NEWS, and TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, Ella McCay tells the story of an idealistic young woman navigating the chaos of family and work life—and how to survive the people you love the most.
A Star-Studded Cast
Leading the ensemble is Emma Mackey (Sex Education, BARBIE), joined by Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Spike Fearn, and Joey Brooks—with special appearances by Albert Brooks and Woody Harrelson.
About the Film
Produced by James L. Brooks, Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell, and Jennifer Brooks, Ella McCay blends warm character-driven storytelling with sharp humor—signature elements that fans of Brooks’ previous work have come to love.
ELLA MCCAY Opens in Theaters December 12, 2025.
