Preschool (film)
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| Directed by | Josh Duhamel |
| Screenplay by | Richard D’ovidio |
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| Cinematography | Arthur Mulhern |
| Edited by | Mark Williams |
| Music by | Adem Ilhan |
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| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
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Running time | 104 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Preschool is a 2026 American comedy film directed by and starring Josh Duhamel from a script by Richard D’ovidio. The film has an ensemble cast also featuring Michael Socha, Antonia Thomas, Charity Wakefield, Fenella Woolgar and James Cosmo.
Plot
Two fathers become engaged in a battle to try and enroll their children into a desirable preschool.[2]
Cast
Production
The comedy film is directed by and starring Josh Duhamel. The script was written by Richard D’ovidio, based on a story by Richard and Nicole D’ovidio. Duhamel is a producer alongside Michael J. Luisi. [2]
Duhamel is joined in the cast by Michael Socha, Antonia Thomas, Charity Wakefield, Fenella Woolgar and James Cosmo.[3]
Principal photography took place in London in the United Kingdom from February 2025,[4][3] with Arthur Mulhern as the cinematographer.[5] Mark Williams edited the film.[6]
Release
The film was released digitally in the United States on March 17, 2026.[7] It also screened at the 26th Fargo Film Festival on March 18, 2026.[8]
References
- ^ "Preschool (12)". British Board of Film Classification. November 19, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (February 25, 2025). "Josh Duhamel To Direct & Star In Comedy 'Preschool'; Ensemble Set". Desdline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ a b DeVore, Britta (February 25, 2025). "Josh Duhamel Is Going Back to His Humorous Roots by Directing and Starring in a New Comedy". Collider.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (May 19, 2025). "2025 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "Nathan Snoddy". Digital Orchard Group. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ "Mark Williams Comedy Editor". Mark Williams. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ VanHoose, Benjamin (March 4, 2026). "Josh Duhamel Directs and Stars in 'Preschool': See the Hilarious Trailer (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ "Josh Duhamel's "Preschool" to premiere at Fargo Film Festival 2026". Fargo Film Festival. February 24, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.