🎬 Splitsville (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & What to Expect from This Bold New Comedy of Modern Relationships

🎬 Splitsville: A Comedy of Chaos, Connection, and Crossing the Line | In Theaters August 22 & Nationwide September 5

"What happens when marriage, friendship, and freedom collide?"

Enter Splitsville, a sharp, riotous, and emotionally messy romantic comedy that lays bare the awkward truths of modern relationships. Directed by Michael Angelo Covino, co-written with Kyle Marvin, and featuring a stellar ensemble led by Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, Michael Angelo Covino, and Kyle Marvin, this Sundance-style dramedy had critics buzzing after its Cannes Film Festival premiere.

Catch it in select theaters August 22, 2025, before it expands nationwide on September 5. If you're a fan of character-driven comedies with a bite (think You Hurt My Feelings meets The One I Love), Splitsville is a must-see.

💔 The Plot: Divorce, Open Marriages, and Emotional Wreckage

When Ashley (Adria Arjona) asks her husband, Carey (Kyle Marvin), for a divorce, he's blindsided. Seeking solace, he turns to his best friends — married couple Julie (Dakota Johnson) and Paul (Michael Angelo Covino) — only to discover that their secret to marital bliss is... an open relationship.

That’s where things should’ve stopped. But Carey, emotionally lost and curiosity piqued, crosses a very intimate line with Julie. What follows is a hilarious, poignant unraveling of two couples’ friendships, marriages, and identities as they try to navigate what it means to love in the age of blurred boundaries and romantic reinvention.

⭐ Cast & Characters: Magnetic Performances, Messy Chemistry

• Dakota Johnson as Julie – Cool, captivating, and curious, Johnson delivers yet another nuanced performance that dances between humor and heartbreak.

• Adria Arjona as Ashley – The emotionally grounded force of the film, Arjona’s Ashley is no damsel in distress, but a woman in control of her own story.

• Kyle Marvin as Carey – The lovable, clueless everyman who slowly self-destructs in the name of love (or maybe ego?).

• Michael Angelo Covino as Paul – A modern husband trying to balance idealism with reality, and maybe holding in more than he lets on.

Supporting cast includes:

• Nicholas Braun as Matt the Mentalist (yes, really),

• David Castañeda, O-T Fagbenle, Charlie Gillespie, Simon Webster, and more — adding quirky, chaotic, and often laugh-out-loud moments to an already tangled web.

🎥 Behind the Scenes: Real Talk Meets Real Talent

Covino and Marvin, the duo behind The Climb, bring their signature realism and chemistry to the screen, this time, paired with the producing talents of Dakota Johnson and Ro Donnelly’s TeaTime Pictures.

• 🎞️ Cinematography: Adam Newport-Berra captures the intimate awkwardness of every glance and fight, giving Splitsville an indie-art-house vibe.

• ✂️ Editing: Sara Shaw keeps the pacing tight and the comedic timing razor-sharp.

• 🎵 Music: A smart and subtle score by David Wingo and Dabney Morris underscores the emotional push-pull.

🏆 From Cannes to Your Screens

Premiering in the Cannes Premiere section, Splitsville received early praise for its witty script, emotional complexity, and fearless exploration of love's murkier corners.

📅 Release Dates & Viewing Info

• 📍 In Select Theaters: August 22, 2025

• 🌎 Everywhere Nationwide: September 5, 2025

• ⏱️ Runtime: 100 minutes

• 🎟️ Distributed by: NEON (expect limited runs in indie theaters and premium digital later this fall)

💬 Final Word: Love Hurts. Love Heals. Love Complicates.

Splitsville doesn’t shy away from asking the big questions:

👉 Is monogamy outdated?

👉 Can we forgive betrayal in the name of truth?

👉 And what does it mean to grow apart, but still love someone?

Expect laughs. Expect discomfort. Expect to squirm in your seat (in the best way possible).

Splitsville is about relationships at their most raw, filtered through the lens of sharp writing and even sharper performances.

🎟️ Will you pick a side — or just enjoy the beautiful mess?

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