Charli XCX Plays a Hell Version of Her Own Identity in Satirical Film First Look

Charli XCX is getting ready for a major big screen appearance in 2026, beginning with the mockumentary titled The Moment.

In the film, the artist plays what she calls as a dark version of her public image.

It’s the realest depiction of the entertainment world that I’ve ever witnessed, the star stated.

She elaborated in an interview: It’s not a tour documentary, however the inspiration originated from the expectation to make one.

A Sneak Peek into The Film

The debut trailer, launched on this week, mixes authentic footage from her live performances with fictionalized backstage scenes.

The Moment is directed and co-written by Aidan Zamiri, who shared that the story centers on a scenario where Charli opted for alternate decisions throughout the marketing of her hugely successful record Brat.

Celebrity-Packed Lineup

  • Rachel Sennott
  • Alexander SkarsgĂĄrd
  • Kate Berlant
  • Kylie Jenner

A Busy Acting Schedule

The film is a single one of several future film appearances for the musician, who has featured in three festival films in the current year.

  1. Personal narrative Erupcja
  2. Dark comedy satire Sacrifice
  3. Queer fairytale 100 Nights of Hero

Furthermore played herself in the Amazon series Overcompensating.

Future Ventures

The coming year will also include Charli alongside Olivia Wilde in erotic drama I Want Your Sex, Natalie Portman in creative industry mystery The Gallerist, and Barbie Ferreira in horror remake Faces of Death.

Additionally, she signed on to appear in the star’s directorial debut A Tree in Blue.

I’m deeply appreciating my foray into acting, she expressed. I feel very, very inspired right now in that field, and I only ever want to do things that inspire me.

Soundtrack Involvement

Next February will also bring the debut of Emerald Fennell’s interpretation of Wuthering Heights, which will feature new music from the singer.

She is also set to provide music for the drama Mother Mary, with Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, scheduled for release soon.

The film is set to premiere on January 30.

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