Jordan Firstman's debut feature 'Club Kid' sold to A24 for $17 million after a Cannes standing ovation and opened U.S. theaters Nov. 6 with an average $65,000 per screen, signaling an immediate breakout.
Six months after its world premiere, the film holds a 98 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes with over 100 reviews, and its Nov. 6 debut outperformed 2026 indies like The Invite, Tony, and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
A nationwide expansion is underway as audiences, including older cinephiles, respond emotionally to its blend of queer nightlife and parenting themes, while the casting of child actor Reggie Absolom has drawn attention for its portrayal of youthful exposure to adult environments.
The buzz has sparked both praise and debate, cementing Club Kid as a standout title of the year and prompting further theatrical rolls out across the country.