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Splitsville’ Earns Standing Ovation at Cannes Premiere

Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin's comedy about open marriages debuted to critical acclaim and is set for U.S. release on August 22, 2025.

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Actor Kyle Marvin, Director Michael Covino, Producer Emily Korteweg and TheWrap Executive Editor-Awards, Steve Pond speak onstage during the Film Spotlight: “Splitsville” at the Entertainment Marketing Summit: 78th International Cannes Film Festival on May 17th, 2025 (Photo Credit: Brand Innovators/TheWrap)

Overview

  • Splitsville,’ co-written and directed by Michael Angelo Covino, premiered in the Cannes Premiere section on May 19, 2025, receiving a six- to eight-minute standing ovation.
  • The film stars Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, Nicholas Braun, and co-creators Covino and Kyle Marvin, who also act in the movie.
  • Developed under a first-look deal with Topic Studios, the comedy explores open marriages and divorce with a mix of slapstick humor and emotional depth.
  • Neon has secured U.S. distribution for the film, with a theatrical release planned for August 22, 2025.
  • Critics praised the film’s standout comedic moments, including a choreographed fight scene in a Hamptons home, and its focus on character-driven humor.