Next Rachel Zegler Film Still Reportedly Has No Theatrical Nor Streaming Distribution Agreement

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Rachel Zegler’s upcoming film, She Gets It From Me, is starting production without a distribution deal in place and is being made on a relatively small, independent budget. The movie, also starring Marisa Tomei and directed by Julia von Heinz, is an independently funded, character-focused comedy-drama, meaning it’s not being produced by a major studio.

Currently, no large movie studio or streaming service has bought the rights to distribute the film. Instead, a UK company called Embankment Films is handling international sales, finding investors and arranging distribution deals worldwide. In North America, the agency CAA is working to find a distributor for the film. This means the filmmakers are currently presenting the project to potential buyers, rather than starting production with a guaranteed plan for how and where it will be released.

You might not be familiar with Embankment Films, and that’s okay – they’re the company behind movies like Golda, The Miracle Club, Joika, and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. I haven’t seen any of these films myself, so I can’t vouch for their quality. However, if you’re anticipating Rachel Zegler’s next movie to be a blockbuster, you might need to adjust your expectations.

It’s important to remember that this funding approach is typical for smaller, independent films. Instead of one studio covering all the costs, the money usually comes from a mix of sources like selling the film to foreign distributors in advance, investments from private companies, tax breaks offered by where the movie is filmed, and temporary loans to cover budget gaps. Since the film is expected to be shot in New Jersey, it will likely also receive state tax benefits. While the exact budget hasn’t been revealed, it’s unusual that, given Rachel Zegler’s recent work in musical performances and the film being announced last year alongside the release of Snow White, they haven’t yet secured a distribution deal.

Just to be clear, Rachel Zegler’s upcoming film doesn’t have a confirmed release in theaters or on major streaming services. It’s possible it could end up on a platform like Tubi.

The fact that this film doesn’t have a distributor right now indicates it’s likely being made on a smaller budget. Big-budget movies from major studios almost always have distribution deals in place before filming begins. However, independent films usually have lower budgets and rely on selling the rights to show the movie in different places to reduce financial risk and ensure they can make a profit through pre-sales agreements.

Rachel Zegler has been in bigger studio films before, but She Gets It From Me seems like a smaller, more personal project. This suggests the studio is taking less of a risk by hiring her. Currently, the film doesn’t have a distributor or a known budget, which is typical for a low-budget independent film that will need to find a way to be released, either while it’s being made or after it’s finished.

Right now, specific financial details are scarce. We might learn more once a distributor is secured or the film debuts at a major festival. Currently, it looks like the movie is being made independently, with a small budget and plans for a non-traditional release. For Rachel Zegler, this small-scale project – which doesn’t even have guaranteed distribution – could be crucial for her career. It’s quite a change from the large-budget ‘Snow White’ and ‘Hunger Games’ films she’s been in recently!

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2026-02-15 17:56