Summary
- The first “Day Drinker” teaser is out with Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline and is already appearing in Greece’s trending video trackers.
Lionsgate has released the first teaser for “Day Drinker”, bringing Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline together in a dark thriller/horror story that begins aboard a private yacht.
The teaser was uploaded to the Lionsgate Movies channel on September 24, 2026, and one day later it was appearing on a public tracker of trending videos in Greece, with more than 2 million views at the time of checking.
Marc Webb directs from a screenplay by Zach Dean, while Lionsgate has set the U.S. theatrical release for March 26, 2027.
The story begins aboard a private yacht
According to the official synopsis, Madelyn Cline plays a bartender on a private yacht who encounters a mysterious onboard guest played by Johnny Depp. The pair soon become entangled with a criminal figure played by Penélope Cruz, while Lionsgate is still keeping the exact nature of their connection under wraps.
What the first teaser reveals
The first preview deliberately keeps the plot vague and focuses more heavily on atmosphere. Depp’s character speaks about revenge and even raises the possibility of a “ghost story”, without the teaser clarifying whether that points to a literal supernatural element or is simply part of the mystery.
The imagery leans into dark tones, rain, the yacht setting and threatening encounters, creating a space where crime thriller elements meet horror. Rather than explaining the story, the teaser mainly introduces the three central characters and the tension between them.
Behind the camera
Marc Webb directs “Day Drinker” from a screenplay by Zach Dean. Javier Aguirresarobe, ASC, AEC serves as cinematographer, with Doc Crotzer, ACE editing the film. Aguirresarobe’s involvement is particularly notable from an image-making perspective, as the teaser already suggests that cinematography and lighting will be central to establishing the film’s dark atmosphere.
When Day Drinker is released
Lionsgate has announced that “Day Drinker” will open in U.S. cinemas on March 26, 2027. The film has not yet received an official rating.
What we think
The first teaser works largely because it does not over-explain the plot, allowing the imagery, tone and cast to create curiosity. For image-makers, it will be interesting to see how Webb and Aguirresarobe develop this dark, rain-soaked and enclosed visual language across the full film.
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in Day Drinker?
Johnny Depp, Madelyn Cline and Penélope Cruz lead the cast.
Who directs the film?
Marc Webb directs from a screenplay by Zach Dean.
When is Day Drinker released?
The announced U.S. theatrical release date is March 26, 2027.
Is the teaser trending in Greece?
Yes. On September 25, 2026, a public YouTube trends tracker for Greece listed it among the country’s trending videos, with more than 2 million views at the time of checking. Rankings and view counts change continuously.
