Our Hero, Balthazar

Our Hero, Balthazar

Our Hero, Balthazar is a 2025 American comedy-drama film directed and produced by Oscar Boyson in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Boyson and Ricky Camilleri. It stars Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Chris Bauer, Jennifer Ehle, Anna Baryshnikov, Noah Centineo, Becky Ann Baker, Avan Jogia and Pippa Knowles.

It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2025. It was released on March 27, 2026, by Picturehouse and WG Pictures.

Premise

Our Hero, Balthazar

A wealthy teenager tries to gain his crush's attention by posting videos pleading for stricter gun laws. As an online troll begins mocking his videos, he becomes convinced the troll is a mass shooter, and travels to Texas to confront him.

Cast

Our Hero, Balthazar

• Jaeden Martell as Balthazar • Asa Butterfield as Solomon • Chris Bauer as Beaver, Solomon's abusive father • Jennifer Ehle as Nicole, Balthazar's wealthy mother • Anna Baryshnikov as Taylor • Noah Centineo as Anthony, Balthazar's life coach • Becky Ann Baker as Elaine, Solomon's invalid grandmother • Avan Jogia as Supes • Pippa Knowles as Eleanor, Bathazar's classmate and love-interest

Production

Our Hero, Balthazar

Principal photography took place in May 2024.

Release

Our Hero, Balthazar

It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2025. In February 2026, Picturehouse and WG Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film, and released it on March 27, 2026.

Reception

Our Hero, Balthazar

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 88% of 17 critics' reviews are positive.