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Glass (2019 film)

Glass is a 2019 American superhero thriller film written and directed by M.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Glass is a 2019 American superhero thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It is a crossover sequel to Unbreakable (2000) and Split (2016), and the final instalment in the Unbreakable trilogy. The film brings together David Dunn, Kevin Wendell Crumb and Elijah Price in a psychiatric facility as the characters confront questions about their powers and identities.

Premise

The film follows David Dunn as he tracks Kevin Wendell Crumb, while Elijah Price also becomes central to the plot. The characters are brought together in a psychiatric institution where their claims of superhuman abilities are examined.

Production and release

Glass was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan and released in 2019 in the United States. It was distributed by Universal Pictures.

Connection to earlier films

The film continues the shared narrative established in Unbreakable and Split. It is widely described as the concluding chapter of that storyline.

Cast and characters

The ensemble includes Bruce Willis as David Dunn, Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price and James McAvoy as Kevin Wendell Crumb. Other returning cast members from the earlier films include Spencer Treat Clark and Charlayne Woodard, with Sarah Paulson joining the cast.

Key facts

  • Glass is a crossover sequel to both Unbreakable and Split.
  • The film was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
  • It is the third and final instalment in the Unbreakable trilogy.
  • The story centres on the characters being confined in a psychiatric facility.
  • Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson and James McAvoy reprise roles.
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Canadian context

Canadian audiences may know Glass through its theatrical release and home-entertainment availability in Canada as part of the wider international release of a major Hollywood franchise film.

Frequently asked questions

What is Glass (2019 film)?
Glass is an American superhero thriller film by M. Night Shyamalan that continues the stories of Unbreakable and Split.
Is Glass a sequel?
Yes. It is a sequel to both Unbreakable (2000) and Split (2016).
Who directed Glass?
M. Night Shyamalan wrote and directed the film.
Who are the main characters?
The central characters are David Dunn, Kevin Wendell Crumb and Elijah Price, also known as Mr. Glass.
What genre is Glass?
It is generally described as a superhero thriller film, with mystery, drama, horror and action elements in some listings.
When was Glass released?
The film was released in 2019, with a wide U.S. theatrical release on 18 January 2019.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_(2019_film)
    Supports: Basic identification, year, director, franchise connections, and premise.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6823368/
    Supports: Plot details and principal character descriptions.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/glass_2019
    Supports: Director, distributor, release date, runtime, and genre labels.
  4. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/glass-2019
    Supports: Description of the film as a crossover/direct sequel connecting Unbreakable and Split.
  5. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass
    Supports: Release date and trilogy framing.
  6. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_(pel%C3%ADcula)
    Supports: Cast returning from earlier films and series context.