Is God Is (film)

Is God Is (film)

Is God Is is an upcoming American thriller film written and directed by Aleshea Harris in her feature directorial debut, and starring Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Vivica A. Fox, and Sterling K. Brown. It is based on Harris’s 2018 play of the same name.

The film will be theatrically released on May 15, 2026 by Orion Pictures.

Premise

Is God Is (film)

Twin sisters with disfiguring burn scars are ordered by their bedridden mother to kill their abusive father who caused their scars. They must decide whether to seek vengeance or find mercy.

Cast

Is God Is (film)

• Kara Young as Racine the Rough One • Mallori Johnson as Anaia the Quiet One • Sterling K. Brown as the Monster • Vivica A. Fox as Ruby the God • Janelle Monáe as the New Wife • Erika Alexander as Divine The Healer • Mykelti Williamson as Chuck Hall the Lawyer • Josiah Cross

Production

Is God Is (film)

In October 2024, it was announced that principal photography began on a film adaptation of Is God Is and that Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Sterling K. Brown, Vivica A. Fox and Janelle Monáe were cast in the film. The project was previously set up at A24 with Scott Rudin producing and A24 financing and distributing back in September 2018.

In January 2025, it was announced that Brown completed his work in the film and that filming had wrapped up.

Release

Is God Is (film)

The film is set to be released theatrically on May 15, 2026.