The Incomer Sets September 25 Release After Sundance Bow
Louis Paxton's comedy The Incomer, starring Domhnall Gleeson, hits theaters September 25, 2026, after premiering at Sundance.
The Incomer, the new comedy from Scottish filmmaker Louis Paxton, will arrive in theaters on September 25, 2026, following its premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
The film stars Domhnall Gleeson as Daniel, a government employee sent to relocate adult siblings Isla and Sandy, played by Gayle Rankin and Grant O'Rourke, who have lived alone on a remote Scottish island for 30 years.
At one point, Daniel tells the siblings a bedtime story titled The Lord of the Local Authority, a nod to The Lord of the Rings. Paxton said Star Wars and Harry Potter were considered as alternate inspirations but were rejected because Gleeson appears in both franchises.
Gleeson played Bill Weasley in the Harry Potter films and Admiral Hux in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The detail was first reported by slashfilm.com.
Quick answers
When does The Incomer come out in theaters?
The Incomer is scheduled for theatrical release starting September 25, 2026.
Who directed The Incomer?
The film is directed by Scottish filmmaker Louis Paxton.
Why was The Lord of the Rings used in The Incomer?
Paxton said Star Wars and Harry Potter were considered but rejected because star Domhnall Gleeson appears in both franchises, so The Lord of the Rings was used instead.