Everything You Need to Know About The Weeknd’s Upcoming Film Hurry Up Tomorrow

The Weeknd is stepping into new territory in 2025, not with just fresh music, but his first leading role in a feature film, Hurry Up Tomorrow. In this psychological thriller, directed by Trey Edward Shults, The Weeknd teams up with Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan to unravel a gripping, mind-bending story.

This film marks a significant shift for The Weeknd, who previously appeared in HBO Max's The Idol and made a cameo in 2019's Uncut Gems. Unlike those roles, Hurry Up Tomorrow blends seamlessly with his latest album, which shares the same title. The film follows a musician (played by The Weeknd) who suffers from insomnia, leading to an unsettling encounter with a stranger (Ortega). Their meeting sets off a chain of events that slowly unravels the musician’s grip on reality, all while the atmosphere intensifies with Barry Keoghan’s character adding to the tension.

What makes this project stand out is that it’s more than just a movie starring The Weeknd—Hurry Up Tomorrow is an extension of his artistic vision. The soundtrack, tied directly to his sixth studio album, plays a key role in driving the film's narrative. The Weeknd co-wrote the screenplay alongside Shults and Reza Fahim, calling the process both cathartic and introspective. It blurs the line between his own experiences and the tortured artist he portrays on screen.

This marks a new chapter for The Weeknd as a multifaceted artist, with the film echoing the cinematic influences that have shaped his music, including his album After Hours (which paid homage to Martin Scorsese’s work) and the dramatic tone of the Save Your Tears music video.

Scheduled for release on May 16, 2025, Hurry Up Tomorrow promises an atmospheric, immersive experience blending dreamlike sequences with tension-filled moments. The first trailer will premiere live on YouTube at 12 p.m. EST, so don’t miss out.