IS THIS THING ON? is a 2025 comedy drama film directed by Bradley Cooper, from a screenplay Cooper co-wrote with Will Arnett and Marki Chappell. Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett also serve as producers alongside Weston Middleton and Kris Thykier. The film had its world premiere as the closing film of the 2025 New York Film Festival on October 10th.
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
The cast includes Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, and Scott Icenogle.
IS THIS THING ON? is set to debut in theaters December 19th, courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.