Movies & TV
Don't Say Good Luck Released
Fri, August 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM EDT
Released
Fri, August 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM EDT
27 days ago
The coming-of-age story follows high school student Sophie Birenbaum as she lands the starring role of Jenna in her school's production of Waitress. Her excitement is suddenly overshadowed when her mother discovers her cancer has returned, leaving Sophie to process grief and family turmoil while balancing everyday teenage milestones like driving lessons, friendships, and a new crush.
Produced by Happy Madison Productions with Adam and Jackie Sandler serving as producers, the film features a screenplay co-written by Laura Hankin and Jordan Horowitz. The story draws directly from Hankin's real-life adolescent experiences, balancing high school theater comedy with an unsentimental exploration of family illness.
Details
- Genre
- MusicalComedyDramaRomance
- Director
- Julia Hart
- Starring
- Sunny SandlerMelanie LynskeySteve BuscemiStephanie Beatriz
- Runtime
- 95 minutes (1h 35m)
- Rating
- PG-13
- Format
- Streaming
- Streaming on
- Netflix
Frequently asked questions
- When does Don't Say Good Luck 2026 release?
- Don't Say Good Luck 2026 releases on Fri, August 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM EDT.
- Is Don't Say Good Luck based on a true story?
- The film's narrative is inspired by the real-life personal experiences of co-writer Laura Hankin.
- Which musical is staged within the film?
- The characters perform a high school staging of the musical Waitress, with the protagonist taking on the lead role of Jenna.
- Who produced the movie?
- The feature was produced by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions, with Adam Sandler and Jackie Sandler serving as producers.
- What time does Don't Say Good Luck 2026 release in my timezone?
- The countdown on this page converts Don't Say Good Luck 2026 to your local time automatically, so the clock always reflects your own timezone.
Last updated: 9/4/2026
