Vivica A Fox New Movie Is God Is Filmed in New Orleans Hits Theaters
- Brown, is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 15, 2026.
- Written, produced, and directed by Harris in her feature directorial debut, the motion picture is based on her 2018 play.
- The narrative follows twin sisters who are tasked with a violent mission involving their family.
The thriller “Is God Is,” featuring Vivica A. Fox and Sterling K. Brown, is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 15, 2026. The film, which was shot in New Orleans, is an adaptation of the award-winning play of the same name by Aleshea Harris.
Written, produced, and directed by Harris in her feature directorial debut, the motion picture is based on her 2018 play. The production is a collaboration between Orion Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios, with involvement from Viva Maude and Linden Entertainment.
The narrative follows twin sisters who are tasked with a violent mission involving their family. Following a final command from their bedridden mother, the sisters seek to hunt down the abusive father who caused them disfiguring burn scars.
Is God Is follows twin sisters bound by an unbreakable connection as they fulfill their dying mother’s final command: hunt down the monstrous father who destroyed their family. Their pursuit unfolds as a bold, stylish thriller that weaves biting humor into sinister suspense, where sisterly devotion becomes a deadly weapon and justice demands blood.
Official film synopsis
The film is characterized as a bold and stylish thriller that blends elements of biting humor with sinister suspense.
Cast and Character Roles
The film features an ensemble cast playing characters central to the story’s mission of vengeance, and justice. The primary roles of the twin sisters are portrayed by Kara Young, as Racine the Rough One, and Mallori Johnson, as Anaia the Quiet One.
The cast includes the following performers and character roles:
- Kara Young as Racine the Rough One
- Mallori Johnson as Anaia the Quiet One
- Sterling K. Brown as the Monster
- Vivica A. Fox as Ruby the God
- Janelle Monáe as the New Wife
- Erika Alexander as Divine The Healer
- Mykelti Williamson as Chuck Hall the Lawyer
- Josiah Cross as Ezekiel
Production and Distribution
The production of “Is God Is” began principal photography in October 2024. Filming was completed in early 2025, leading to the release of the first trailer by Orion Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios.
In addition to her roles as writer and director, Aleshea Harris served as a producer on the film. The producing team also included:
- Riva Marker
- Janicza Bravo
- Tessa Thompson
- Kishori Rajan
- Alesha Harris
The film is distributed by Amazon MGM Studios and will be released theatrically by Orion Pictures on May 15, 2026.