The Riders (2026) - Brad Pitt, Julianne Nicholson | Born to Ride, Bound to Fall

Brad Pitt is back with one of the most haunting and mysterious films of his career, because The Riders is now filming. And this A24 drama looks absolutely stunning. Pitt stars as Fred Scully, an Australian man who travels through Europe with his wife and daughter before buying an old farmhouse in rural Ireland in the shadow of a castle. But here's where the story takes a dark turn. Because when Scully arrives at Shannon Airport to pick up his wife and daughter, only his seven-year-old daughter Billy emerges alone. There is no note, no explanation, and not a single word from his wife Jennifer. And the shock leaves little Billy completely speechless, unable to tell her father what happened. What follows is a frantic, desperate search across Europe as Scully tries to find his missing wife in one of the most gripping mystery dramas we've seen in years. The film is directed by Edward Berger, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind All Quiet on the Western Front and the critically acclaimed Vatican thriller Conclave. Berger is one of Hollywood's most sought-after directors right now, and teaming him with Brad Pitt is a match made in cinema heaven. The screenplay is written by David Kajanek, adapting Tim Winton's acclaimed 1994 novel The Riders, which has been called one of Australia's greatest literary works. The incredible cast includes Emmy winner Julianne Nicholson, rising star Coco Greenstone as young Billy, plus Danny Huston, Camille Cotin and Ulrich Thompson. Production is being handled by absolute legends, with Ridley Scott producing through Scott Free alongside Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment, and A24 financing and distributing worldwide. Principal photography began on February 2, 2026 in Ireland, with filming taking place across Dublin, Wicklow, Cork and Kerry in some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. The production will also shoot across Europe, including the stunning Greek island of Hydra, where Brad Pitt has already been spotted filming scenes. A24 has become the home of prestige cinema, delivering masterpieces like Everything Everywhere All at Once, Moonlight and The Whale, and The Riders looks like their next big awards contender. With Brad Pitt delivering what promises to be an emotionally devastating performance, this could be the role that earns him another Oscar nomination. So get ready, because The Riders is coming, and Brad Pitt is about to take us on a heartbreaking journey across Europe that will leave audiences shattered.