The newest official trailer for Splitville has been dropped providing an updated perspective on the themes of marriage, friendship, and relationships in today's world. Directed by Michael Angelo Covino, the film stars Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, Kyle Marvin and Covino himself. It references humor and real-life struggles while examining what happens when the traditional idea of relationships are compromised.
In the trailer, Ashley (played by Arjona), tells her husband, Carey (played by Marvin), that she wants a divorce and has been cheating on him. Carey is confused and emotionally achy and turns to close friends Julie (played by Johnson) and Paul (played by Covino) for advice. What Carey and we find out next is unexpected -- that Julie and Paul are in an open marriage, revealing in questionable moments of awkwardness of conversation that clearly takes some effort to work through, and testing their friendship in the process. What we discover next in the vacillation of the narrative are several episodes rife with dramatic surprises, emotional exchanges filled with jealousy and chaos including a car crash that continues to escalate in front of our eyes.
The trailer is as emotional as it is funny. Ashley and Carey are having a tense argument and then, boom—laughter or an uncomfortable pause. The exception is when the camera is on the one-take car crash that jumps the narrative ahead—evidence of the filmmakers commitment to raw storytelling.
Splitsville debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025 where it garnered buzz for its genuine and funny depiction of marriage. The film will now have a U.S. release, in select theaters on August 22, and opening wide on September 5.
Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, Kyle Marvin, and Michael Angelo Covino star in the film alongside Nicholas Braun of Succession; David Castañeda from Cobra Kai; O-T Fagbenle, who also starred in The Handmaid's Tale. Covino and Marvin wrote the film after working on The Climb, another emotionally raw and character-driven story.
The car accident scene shot in one take is probably the most tantalizing moment in the trailer. It demonstrates the filmmakers' dedication to realism and tension. The end result is a film that felt real—people living in the modern world, with mistakes and misfortune.
With the film produced by NEON, the blend of cleverly sharp comedy coupled with emotional honesty gives audiences a ton of value. Suggesting it as a new comedy is difficult because Splitsville does not solely have an agenda to just be viewed as a romantic comedy nor a serious drama. Splitsville is stronger than that, as it looks to challenge how we think about relationships these days, as there were at the premier event throwing audiences in for a twist, they will be laughing and reflecting at the same time. As the release date approaches, Splitsville is being labeled as a new comedy worthy of our notice.
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