Chasing Summer (film)
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| Directed by | Josephine Decker |
| Written by | Iliza Shlesinger |
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| Cinematography | Eric Branco |
| Edited by | David Barker |
| Music by | Tamar-kali |
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Running time | 98 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Chasing Summer is a 2026 American comedy-drama film directed by Josephine Decker, from a screenplay by Iliza Shlesinger. It stars Shlesinger, Tom Welling, Lola Tung, Garrett Wareing, Cassidy Freeman and Megan Mullally.
It had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2026.
Premise
Following a breakup with her boyfriend and loss of her job, a woman heads back to her Texas hometown, where she reunites with friends and former flings, which turns her life upside down.
Cast
- Iliza Shlesinger as Jamie
- Garrett Wareing as Colby
- Lola Tung as Harper
- Cassidy Freeman as Marissa
- Tom Welling as Chase
- Megan Mullally as Layanne
- Aimee Garcia as Amanda
- Jeff Perry as Randall
- David Castañeda as Aaron
- Lauren Aboulafia as Lexi
- Kristin Slaysman as Morgan
Production
In October 2025, it was announced Iliza Shlesinger, Garrett Wareing, Lola Tung, Cassidy Freeman, Tom Welling, Megan Mullally, Jeff Perry and Aimee Garcia had joined the cast of the film, with Josephine Decker directing from a screenplay by Shlesinger who will also serve as a producer.[2]
Principal photography took place in August 2025, in St. Louis.[3][4]
Release
It had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2026.[5]
References
- ^ "Chasing Summer". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Lang, Brent (October 30, 2025). "Iliza Shlesinger Starring in Romantic Dramedy 'Chasing Summer' With Megan Mullally, Lola Tung and More (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Stump, Elizabeth (August 7, 2025). "Two movies filming in St. Louis this August". KTVI. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Gerding, John (August 8, 2025). "Hollywood stars return to St. Louis for moviemaking". Spectrum News. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 10, 2025). "Sundance 2026 Lineup Includes Films With Jenna Ortega, Charli XCX, Seth Rogen, Russell Crowe, Ethan Hawke & More In Park City Finale". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 18, 2025.