The “Brat Summer” is extending its run—at least on the big screen. Charli XCX (33) released the official trailer for her A24 mockumentary “The Moment” on Thursday. In it, the British singer pokes fun at the hype surrounding her hit album “Brat” and the absurdities of the music industry.
“Hi, I’m Charli XCX. Do you have a Brat Summer? Sorry, what was that again?” asks the fictional version of the pop star in the clip. And then: “Don’t you think the whole ‘Keep having a Brat Summer’ thing is a little cringe?”
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A-List cast for the “Brat” satire
Director Aidan Zamiri, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Bertie Brandes, assembled an impressive ensemble for the satire. Front and center is Alexander Skarsgård (49), who plays an over-the-top live-show director responsible for absurd moments— in one scene he orders Charli to hide inside a giant lighter while the crew keeps a safe distance.
But that’s not all: Reality star Kylie Jenner (28) makes her acting debut in the film. She plays herself and delivers a memorable bit of advice to the struggling musician: “The moment people have had enough of you, you have to work even harder.” The cast is completed by Rachel Sennott, Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, Hailey Benton Gates, and Jamie Demetriou.
Sundance premiere in January
“The Moment” world premieres at the Sundance Film Festival, which runs from January 22 to February 1, 2026. It’s one of three Charli XCX projects showcased there—alongside Olivia Wilde’s “The Gallerist” and Gregg Araki’s “I Want Your Sex.” The regular theatrical release follows on January 30, 2026.
The official synopsis describes the film as: A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour.
The idea came from pressure
In October, the “360” artist told Vanity Fair how the concept for the project came about: Her label had pushed her toward a traditional tour documentary about “Brat.” “It’s not a tour documentary or a concert film, but the core idea grew out of that pressure to make one,” she explained. Her takeaway: “It’s fiction, but it is the most realistic portrayal of the music industry I’ve ever seen.” Charli XCX is seen by many in the LGBTQI community as an important artist because her aesthetics, music, public stance, and her treatment of queer artists and fans strengthen and represent queer-cultural spaces. She has also been an early and vocal supporter of trans women artists and queer producers. (spot/)
