Little Brother, an American comedy directed by Matt Spicer, lands on Netflix on June 26, 2026. The film teams John Cena and Eric André in a tense, fractured duo, following a meticulously controlled real estate agent whose orderly life is upended by the unexpected return of a man billed as his “little brother.”
Little Brother
Film | 2026
Debuts on Netflix on June 26, 2026
Comedy
Directed by Matt Spicer
Starring John Cena, Eric Andre, Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Sherry Cola, Ego Nwodim and Caleb Hearon
Screenplay: Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel
Country: United States
In Little Brother, the meticulously arranged life of a famed real estate agent is upended when his quirky “little brother” reappears out of the blue. Netflix notes that this bond stems from an old mentoring program, turning the reunion into a family obligation rather than just a sibling relationship.
The film hinges on the contrast between a character who tries to project an image of success and another who barges into his life with far more unpredictable behavior. This dynamic places Little Brother in the realm of confrontation comedy, powered by the clash between John Cena and Eric André.
The cast also includes Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Sherry Cola, Ego Nwodim, and Caleb Hearon. The directing is in the hands of Matt Spicer, the filmmaker behind Ingrid Goes West, while the screenplay is by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.
Little Brother may appeal to Netflix subscribers seeking a U.S. comedy built on an odd-couple dynamic, a family breach, and a string of cringe-worthy situations. The film is aimed more at viewers who don’t necessarily crave broad family-friendly comedies or realistic stories told in a restrained, sober voice.
The official trailer for Little Brother offers the first footage of the face-off between John Cena and Eric André, pitting a tightly controlled professional life against the intrusive return of a former protégé.
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