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Pizza Movie

Pizza Movie is a 2026 American absurdist stoner comedy film written and directed by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Pizza Movie is a 2026 American absurdist stoner comedy film written and directed by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher. The film follows college roommates Jack and Montgomery as a drug-induced errand for pizza turns into a surreal night of hallucinations and increasingly chaotic encounters. It premiered at South by Southwest before streaming on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ in some international markets.

Plot

The story follows college roommates Jack and Montgomery after they take the fictional experimental drug M.I.N.T.S. and experience surreal hallucinations. Their attempt to obtain pizza becomes a chaotic journey involving bullies, former friends, and resident advisers.

Cast

The ensemble cast includes Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, Lulu Wilson, Jack Martin, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Marcus Scribner, Caleb Hearon, Sarah Sherman, Justin Cooley, and Daniel Radcliffe.

Release

Pizza Movie premiered at the South by Southwest festival on March 13, 2026. It was released for streaming on Hulu on April 3, 2026, and is also available on Disney+ in some international regions. Listed runtimes vary across sources, with most showing 1 hour 37 minutes or 97 minutes, while some databases list 1 hour 32 minutes or 92 minutes.

Reception

Available sources describe the film as having positive critical reception, though detailed review data is limited in the provided results.

Key facts

  • Pizza Movie is a 2026 American absurdist stoner comedy directed by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher.
  • The plot follows college roommates Jack and Montgomery on a pizza run after taking the fictional drug M.I.N.T.S.
  • The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 13, 2026, and streamed on Hulu on April 3, 2026.
  • The cast includes Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, Lulu Wilson, and Daniel Radcliffe.
  • The film is also available on Disney+ in some international markets, including Canada.
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Canadian context

The film is available on Disney+ in some regions, which includes Canadian audiences depending on local catalog availability.[1][9][13]

Frequently asked questions

What is Pizza Movie?
Pizza Movie is a 2026 American absurdist stoner comedy film about college roommates whose attempt to get pizza turns into a surreal drug-fuelled ordeal.
Who directed Pizza Movie?
It was directed by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher.
When was Pizza Movie released?
It premiered at South by Southwest on March 13, 2026, and streamed on April 3, 2026.
Who stars in Pizza Movie?
The film stars Gaten Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone, with Lulu Wilson, Jack Martin, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Marcus Scribner, Caleb Hearon, Sarah Sherman, Justin Cooley, and Daniel Radcliffe.
What is the film about?
Two college roommates go on a pizza run after taking a fictional drug called M.I.N.T.S., leading to hallucinations and bizarre encounters.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizza_Movie
    Supports: Core film identification, directors, cast, plot, premiere date, and Hulu/Disney+ release information.
  2. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/en-ar/browse/entity-bcdb52a3-71a4-4a16-9f8a-615374b88e46
    Supports: Streaming availability, duration, genre, director, and starring cast.
  3. Mymovies.it — https://www.mymovies.it/film/2026/pizza-movie/
    Supports: Release year, country, genre, runtime, directors, cast, and plot summary.
  4. MovieMeter.nl — https://www.moviemeter.nl/film/1177792
    Supports: Genre, runtime, country, directors, cast, and plot summary.
  5. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/pizza-movie/umc.cmc.6ubryzljalc6x35j7ay6hn6pu
    Supports: Alternative runtime and plot summary.