The Ultimate Heir: comedy thriller starring Glen Powell, in theaters in 2026

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Updated on November 25, 2025 at 07:55 p.m. · Published on November 25, 2025 at 05:49 p.m.
The Ultimate Heir, a comedy thriller by John Patton Ford starring Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley, will be released in theaters on March 4, 2026. Trailer and info.

Directed and written by John Patton Ford, this feature film brings together Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, and Ed Harris in a mix of black comedy and thriller. Released in French theaters on March 4, 2026, the film takes place in a tense family setting where power struggles shape the plot.

The story follows a member of a wealthy family in upstate New York who devises a radical plan to reclaim his birthright. The narrative explores a series of manipulations aimed at restoring a disputed inheritance, in a dynamic where internal tensions take over. The plot sets up a series of risky initiatives driven by ambition.

The trailer for The Ultimate Heir

The film is directed by John Patton Ford, known for a previous thriller centered on financial issues. Glen Powell has distinguished himself in several American productions, Margaret Qualley has participated in dramatic works, and Ed Harris has been associated with numerous projects acclaimed for their narrative construction. The film follows in a tradition of family and satirical stories, structured around internal conflicts and personal strategies.

The atmosphere combines dark comedy, tense situations, and criminal intrigue. The film is aimed at viewers interested in stories centered on complex family dynamics, extreme choices, and plots based on twists and turns.

The Ultimate Heir
Film
| 2026
In theaters March 4, 2026
Comedy, Thriller | Running time: not specified
By John Patton Ford | Starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Ed Harris
Original title: How to Make a Killing
Nationality: United States

This feature film is a dark comedy centered on an heir who will stop at nothing to regain his place within his family.

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Dates and Opening Time
Starts March 4, 2026

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