Steven Soderbergh returns with another sleek and intriguing cinematic puzzle in The Christophers, and the first trailer and poster have officially arrived. With Soderbergh behind the camera and Ed Solomon penning the screenplay, this Neon release already promises the kind of sharp storytelling, moral ambiguity, and stylish execution that film fans have come to expect from the acclaimed duo.

The film stars Ian McKellen as Julian Sklar, a once-celebrated figure of London’s 1960s and ’70s pop art explosion who has long since faded into obscurity. Broke, bitter, and creatively dormant, Julian has become more legend than artist. Enter his estranged children (James Corden and Jessica Gunning), who see opportunity where others see decline. Desperate to secure their inheritance, they enlist Lori (Michaela Coel), an art restorer with a secret past as a forger, to infiltrate Julian’s life under the guise of an assistant.

Her mission is as audacious as it is deceptive: secretly complete eight unfinished paintings Julian left hidden away, return them to storage, and allow them to be “discovered” after his death—instantly restoring his legacy and their fortunes. But in a Soderbergh film, nothing is ever that simple, and the trailer hints at shifting loyalties, buried resentments, and the dangerous line between authenticity and fraud.

The newly released trailer offers a tantalizing first look at this layered story of art, legacy, and deception, while the poster captures the film’s enigmatic tone perfectly. With a powerhouse cast led by McKellen and Coel, The Christophers is shaping up to be one of the spring’s most compelling releases.

Watch the trailer now and check out the poster, and prepare to experience The Christophers when it opens in New York and Los Angeles on April 10, 2026, before expanding nationwide on April 17, 2026.

Here's a look at the first trailer for The Christophers:

The Christophers

“You said this was a restoration job. It's a forgery job."

Synopsis: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have an inheritance when he dies.
Release Date: New York and Los Angeles on April 10, 2026, before expanding nationwide on April 17, 2026
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Writer: Ed Solomon
Cast: Michaela Coel; Ian McKellen; Jessica Gunning