Charli XCX’s new mockumentary film, The Moment, just released in theaters nationwide. This is a look at what aspects of the film are based on real life, as well as some other key things to know about the film.
Charli XCX is having “a moment.” That is what makes the title of her new mockumentary a fitting one. Charli XCX’s 2024 album, Brat, took over that summer and thrust her onto the world stage. Charli had some big hits in the 2010s, but never made it to the forefront of the culture until “Brat Summer.” Like for any pop star, it was a complicated time for Charli. She ended up going on a world tour in massive venues, getting partnership deals with massive brands and running in circles with the biggest celebrities in the world. Charli had the chance to make a massive concert film around her Brat tour, but instead opted to make something that fit her personality much better, a mockumentary.
The movie is based on a real document that Charli XCX was taking notes in during the rise of Brat. She wanted to carefully detail everything she was going through at the time and used that to write the script of the movie, alongside writer/director Aidan Zamiri and co-writer David Hinojosa. The film documents Charli’s preparation for her upcoming tour and the trials of being the most sought-after pop star in the world by fans and brands. In the spirit of Rob Reiner’s classic This Is Spinal Tap, it features a documentary filmmaker, played by Alexander Skarsgard. However, it is by no means a rip-off of the mockumentary classic. Charli makes sure to cement her own style in the movie, which makes it an entertaining watch for both her fans and general moviegoers alike.
FAQs
When does The Moment come out in theaters?
The Moment made its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 23rd, 2026. The film had an initial theatrical release on Jan. 30th, 2026. It has since had a wide release as of Feb. 6th, 2026.
When does The Moment come out on streaming?
There is no official date set for The Moment to come out on streaming. Depending on the success the movie has in theaters, it will be available to rent or buy on services like Amazon and YouTube in a few weeks. Following that release, it will likely eventually stream on HBO Max due to the deal that A24 has with the streaming service.
Is The Moment a real documentary?
The Moment is not a real documentary; it is a mockumentary. It stars Charli XCX and is based on real events, but the rest of the participants in the movie are actors playing fictional characters.
