Author: Newsroom
APRIL 23, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) – US distributor Menemsha Films announced today they will be releasing the ensemble comedy film Bad Shabbos in the United States theatrically in New York City on May 23, 2025 and will expand to Los Angeles, New York metro area, and additional select markets on June 6, 2025. The film has won the Audience Award at numerous festivals including Tribeca Festival 2024, and has played additional prestigious festivals including Hamptons International Film Festival. Bad Shabbos, directed by Daniel Robbins (Citizen Weiner), stars Kyra Sedgwick, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Jon Bass, Milana Vayntrub, David Paymer, Meghan Leathers, Theo Taplitz, Ashley Zukerman, Catherine Curtin, and John Bedford Lloyd.
In Bad Shabbos, David (Jon Bass) and his fiancée Meg (Meghan Leathers) are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death (or murder?) gets in the way. With Meg’s Catholic parents due any moment, this family dinner soon spirals into a hilarious disaster. Sedgwick and Smith, the matriarch and doorman/family friend, respectively, lead a hilarious ensemble that puts a modern stamp on a story that explores interfaith relationships and family dynamics.
“The many screenings I have participated in so far have had wall-to-wall laughter and we’re grateful Menemsha believes in the theatrical experience and is bringing it to so many communities” says director Daniel Robbins.
Menemsha Films Neil Friedman states, “‘Bad Shabbos” is a one of a kind motion picture. There is non-stop laughter from audiences from beginning to end. It has been too long since we have had a film this entertaining, and it cannot come at a better time for audiences nationwide.”
Menemsha initially released the film in Delray Beach, Florida, where it ran for an impressive 17 weeks. During its run, it consistently outperformed several Oscar Best Picture nominees, drew numerous repeat viewers, and earned over $110,000 at a single theater. Following its strong showing, the film expanded to Scottsdale, Arizona, where it continued to thrive leading to a nationwide rollout to major cities in the USA.
Menemsha Films negotiated the deal for U.S. rights with UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers and will release the film theatrically in select cinemas in New York City on May 23, expanding to Los Angeles, New York metro area, and additional select markets on June 6.
The film is co-written by Robbins and Zack Weiner, produced by Adam Mitchell, executive produced by Ross Saxon, Irina Dashevsky, Riccardo Maddalosso, Derek Rubin and co-executive produced by Joaquin Acrich.