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Atropia Official Trailer

January 13, 2026 (updated January 13, 2026) Published by

In Select Theatres Nationwide January 23, 2026.

Written & Directed by: Hailey Gates
Starring: Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner, Zahra Alzubaidi, Tony Shawkat, Jane Levy, Tim Heidecker, Lola Kirke and Chloë Sevigny

Rated: R
Run Time: 1h 44m
Genres: Docudrama, Drama, War

Produced by: Naima Abed, Emilie Georges, Luca Guadagnino, Lana Kim, Jett Steiger

Distributed by: Vertical Entertainment

Synopsis

Welcome to Atropia, a fake nation built by the U.S. military to train soldiers in simulated towns designed by Hollywood artists and brought to life by role players.

When an aspiring actress (Alia Shawkat) falls for a soldier (Callum Turner) cast as an insurgent, real emotions disrupt the illusion.

This audacious satire blurs the line between acting and warfare—asking who truly wins when war becomes performance.

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I'm the Sr. Film Writer and Community Manager for tmc.io. I write, direct and produce short films with my production company, Good Stew Productions. Though it's difficult to answer this question when asked, I'd say my favorite movie is “The Big Chill.” I enjoy photography, poetry, and hiking and I adore animals, especially elephants. I live in Arizona and feel it's an outstanding and inspirational place to live.

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