The Gates (2026 film)
2026 film directed by John Burr
The Gates is a 2026 American thriller film starring Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, James Van Der Beek, Sofia Hublitz, Kylr Coffman, Elle Evans, and Brad Leland. Written and directed by John Burr, the plot follows three friends who witness a murder while driving through a gated community.
The film was produced by Nancy Leopardi, Ross Kohn, and Gary Glushon, with executive producers including Michael Cassutt, J. Todd Harris, Kamala Avila-Salmon, and Mason Gooding, among others.
The film premiered at Los Angeles on February 24, 2026, and was released in the United States on March 13 by Lionsgate Premiere.
Cast
Production
By late September 2024, principal photography, which took place at Owasso, wrapped. Daysha Broadway edited the film. Jongnic Bontemps composed the score for the film. The film is James Van Der Beek's final film role before his death on February 11, 2026, who portrayed Jacob, a pastor, in the film.
Release
The film premiered at iPic Theaters Westwood in Los Angeles on February 24, 2026, and was released in select theaters across the United States by Lionsgate Premiere on March 13.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 48% of 23 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6/10.
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