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Drama · 2h 15m · 2026

Clarissa

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Across a single day in Lagos, Nigeria, Clarissa prepares to host a high society party at her home, as her complicated past begins to consume her, in the form of now-distant friends and loves from her youth. Simultaneously, Septimus, a young soldier, is haunted by his own memories of the horrors he has witnessed and endured. As the perspectives traverse past and present, across the bourgeois class and those too easily forgotten by society, a delicate portrait of contemporary Nigeria emerges.

Directed by Chuko Esiri, Arie Esiri Starring Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, India Ria Amarteifio, Ayo Edebiri, Toheeb Jimoh
Drama
First releaseDec 11, 2026
Length2h 15m
LanguageEN

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Release rollout

Clarissa opens simultaneously in 2 countries on December 11, 2026.

Release dates by country

CanadaDec 11, 2026
United StatesDec 11, 2026

Release date history

Oct 29, 2026Canada release announced for Dec 11, 2026
Sep 12, 2026South Korea release moved from Dec 11, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026
Sep 9, 2026Germany release moved from Dec 11, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Sep 3, 2026United Kingdom release moved from Dec 11, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026
Aug 12, 2026Canada release moved from Dec 11, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026
Jul 12, 2026Australia release moved from Jul 21, 2026 to Aug 21, 2026
Jul 10, 2026Poland release moved from Dec 11, 2026 to Jul 25, 2026
Jul 10, 2026Australia release moved from Dec 11, 2026 to Jul 21, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does Clarissa come out?

Clarissa is scheduled for release on December 11, 2026.

When does Clarissa come out in United States?

Clarissa releases in United States on December 11, 2026.

When does Clarissa come out in Canada?

Clarissa releases in Canada on December 11, 2026.

Who directed Clarissa?

Clarissa was directed by Chuko Esiri, Arie Esiri.

How long is Clarissa?

Clarissa has a runtime of 2h 15m.

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