Wiig and Hill Lead Warner Bros Comedy Cut Off

Kristen Wiig and Jonah Hill star in the Warner Bros comedy Cut Off, set for release July 17 2026, with Hill directing.

Wiig and Hill Lead Warner Bros Comedy Cut Off

Kristen Wiig is joining Jonah Hill in the Warner Bros comedy Cut Off, with Hill directing. The film is written by Hill and Ezra Woods and centers on a pair of siblings whose wealthy parents stop supporting them financially. Production is expected to begin this fall, with Strong Baby producing alongside Hill's team. Warner Bros has scheduled a worldwide theatrical release for July 17 2026. The project adds to Strong Baby's slate, which includes the Benito Skinner led series Overcompensating for Amazon and A24.

Industry observers see this as a test of star driven comedies in a crowded market. The pairing of Wiig and Hill offers a blend of sharp wit and broad appeal, while Hill expands into the director’s chair. The film's premise invites social satire on wealth and dependence, yet it also aims to land with warmth. The project shows how studios are leaning on familiar faces to attract audiences to theaters.

Wiig and Hill bring a balance of sharp wit and warmth to a premise about money and family. The pairing signals Warner Bros aims to blend star power with polished craft. The project also shows Strong Baby's growing reach as a producer capable of big release dates while maintaining indie edges. If done well Cut Off could be a clean, crowd pleasing comedy that avoids crude humor and leans into character growth.

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Audiences will see if the humor travels from page to screen.