The Comeback King is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Judd Apatow and co-written by Apatow and Glen Powell, who stars in the main role alongside Cristin Milioti, Madelyn Cline, Stavros Halkias, Jin Hao Li, Vanessa Bayer, Tig Notaro, and Kumail Nanjiani.
The Comeback King is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 5, 2027, by Universal Pictures.
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Cast
Glen Powell as Aubrey King
Cristin Milioti
Madelyn Cline as Missy
Stavros Halkias
Jin Hao Li
Vanessa Bayer
Tig Notaro
Kumail Nanjiani
Leanne Morgan
Atsuko Okatsuka
Chris Fleming
Mike Birbiglia
Big Fella
Production
In April 2025, it was announced that Judd Apatow would co-write a comedy with Glen Powell for Universal Pictures. Apatow later stated that Powell and himself had started writing it in 2024 with Apatow adding: "it’s been really funny just being in the foxhole with him and he really makes me laugh". In January 2026, Cristin Milioti and Madelyn Cline joined the cast. In March 2026, Stavros Halkias and Jin Hao Li joined the cast.
Principal photography began on April 6, 2026. In April 2026, the title was revealed as The Comeback King. In May 2026, the rest of the cast was announced.
On June 7, 2026, a scene for The Comeback King was filmed during the closing night of the 2026 CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium. Powell appeared in character before the festival audience to film a concert sequence featuring his character, a declining country music star named King. The appearance was not announced in advance and was presented as a surprise for concert attendees. It also filmed in Macon, Georgia and Savannah, Georgia in June.
Release
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on February 5, 2027.