Venice, Italy – The 2026 Venice Film Festival will see a rare convergence of film and rock royalty as actor Robert Pattinson and Oasis frontmen Noel and Liam Gallagher arrive for world premieres on Saturday. Pattinson’s new thriller Primetime and the Gallagher‑directed documentary Don’t Look Back in Anger will both debut on the historic Lido, drawing attention from movie‑goers and music fans alike.
Premiere of “Primetime”
Primetime dramatizes the 2006 sting operation behind the controversial television series To Catch a Predator. The film follows journalist Luke Dittrich’s Esquire feature that chronicled the operation targeting Texas assistant district attorney Bill Conradt, who later died by suicide when police arrived with cameras outside his home. Written by Ajon Singh and directed by Lance Oppenheim, the movie explores the intersecting ambitions of a journalistic crusader, a mercenary TV producer, and a wide‑eyed Hollywood dreamer.
Oppenheim said in his director’s statement that he wanted to “trace the disparate ambitions of people who existed inside this apparatus… converging into a moment of crisis.” Although former host Chris Hansen was not involved in the production, he has publicly commented on the film, suggesting Denis Leary would have been a better casting choice and questioning the filmmakers’ motives. Hansen was invited to view the movie before the festival but declined to sign the required nondisclosure agreement.
Oasis documentary “Don’t Look Back in Anger”
The Gallagher brothers are returning to the screen with a documentary that chronicles their 2025 reunion tour and the fraught relationship that led to Oasis’s 2009 breakup. Co‑directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace describe the film as both a portrait of brotherly reconciliation and a celebration of the lasting power of Oasis’s music. The documentary, subtitled “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” blends concert footage, never‑before‑seen rehearsal clips, and the brothers’ first joint interview in 25 years.
Disney will give the documentary an IMAX release on September 11, with a wider theatrical rollout to follow. A streaming debut on Disney+ is slated for later in the year.
Festival context and upcoming releases
The Venice Film Festival has already highlighted several high‑profile moments, including George Clooney’s lifetime achievement award and a standing ovation for John Malkovich’s performance in Wild Horse Nine. Pattinson’s appearance adds to a banner year that also features his roles in recent hits such as The Drama, The Odyssey, and the upcoming Dune: Part Three. Both films are scheduled for U.S. theatrical release in September, with Primetime opening on September 25.
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