20th Century Studios Shares a First Look at ‘Ella McCay’ from Disney Legend James L. Brooks

Today, 20th Century Studios shared the first trailer and poster for Ella McCay, written and directed by Academy Award® winner, Emmy® Award winner, and Disney Legend James L. Brooks (As Good as It Gets, Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News, and The Simpsons).

Ella McCay opens exclusively in theaters December 12, 2025.

In Ella McCay, an idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them.

The film features an all-star cast that includes Emma Mackey, Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, and Joey Brooks, with Albert Brooks and Woody Harrelson. Ella McCay is produced by James L. Brooks, p.g.a., Richard Sakai, p.g.a., Julie Ansell, p.g.a., and Jennifer Brooks.