Hot Year

Hot Year
Directed byRoxy Sorkin
Written byRoxy Sorkin
Produced by
  • Christine Vachon
  • Pamela Koffler
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CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Hot Year is an upcoming American coming-of-age revenge thriller film written and directed by Roxy Sorkin in her feature directorial debut. The film stars Kathryn Newton, Storm Reid, Cole Sprouse, Dove Cameron, Owen Painter, and J. Smith-Cameron.

Premise

Set in a small Pacific Northwest town during a summer heatwave, the film follows two childhood best friends whose revenge plan against an ex-boyfriend escalates into a violent incident, testing their loyalty and identities.

Cast

Production

Development

In April 2026, it was announced that Roxy Sorkin would make her feature directorial debut with Hot Year, based on a screenplay she wrote. Killer Films and Wagner Entertainment were attached as production companies, with Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler producing.

Casting

In April 2026, Kathryn Newton, Storm Reid, Dove Cameron, Owen Painter, and J. Smith-Cameron were cast in the film. Later that month, Cole Sprouse joined the ensemble cast.

Filming

Principal photography was scheduled to begin in Oklahoma in May 2026.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Grobar, Matt (April 2026). "Kathryn Newton, Storm Reid, Dove Cameron, J. Smith-Cameron & Owen Painter To Star In Coming-Of-Age Revenge Thriller 'Hot Year' From Director Roxy Sophie Sorkin". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Marc, Christopher (April 27, 2026). "'Hot Year': Cole Sprouse Joins Revenge Thriller Alongside Kathryn Newton, Storm Reid & More". The Playlist. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Hot Year". Production List. Film & Television Industry Alliance. October 2, 2026. Retrieved October 28, 2026.