Moviegoers can catch an advance screening of Club Kid at the 14th QCinema International Film Festival ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on November 18, 2026. The film will have a special one-time screening on November 14 at Gateway Cineplex 18.
Written, directed, and headlined by Jordan Firstman, Club Kid is part of the QCSelects lineup and the festival’s Genre’teurs selection. The curatorial concept highlights films that explore genre filmmaking through the distinct creative vision of their directors. QCinema 2026 runs from November 13 to 22.
Set in the energetic nightlife scene of New York City, Club Kid centers on Peter, a hard-partying club promoter whose carefree lifestyle takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that he has a 10-year-old son he never knew existed. Faced with the responsibilities of fatherhood, Peter must reconsider his priorities, confront his choices, and explore the possibility of building a different life.
The film features an ensemble cast led by Firstman, alongside Reggie Absolom, Diego Calva, Cara Delevingne, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Colleen Camp, Vicki Pepperdine, Nigil Whyte, Eldar Isgandarov, Saturn Risin9, Miss Benny, and Alaska Riley.
Club Kid premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed in the Un Certain Regard section, earning recognition for its distinctive take on contemporary relationships and family dynamics.
Blending queer nightlife, unexpected parenthood, and the complexities of family, the film offers a fresh take on the comedy-drama genre. Its inclusion in QCinema’s Genre’teurs selection highlights the festival’s commitment to showcasing filmmakers who bring personal perspectives and original approaches to familiar cinematic genres.
Following its QCinema screening, Club Kid opens nationwide in Philippine cinemas on November 18, 2026
