While the Coen Brothers seemingly “broke up” a few years ago (though technically untrue and they are already plotting a reunion), the younger Ethan Coen has been the most prolific of the two siblings. Having directed three films in four years, though barely a soul saw his Jerry Lee Lewis documentary in 2022, Ethan follows up last year’s “Drive-Away Dolls” with a new detective dark comedy called “Honey Don’t!”
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And the filmmaker apparently loved his “Drive-Away Dolls” star Margaret Qualley because she once again leads, “Honey Don’t!”
Featuring the excellent cast of Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, and Chris Evans, the movie is a dark comedy about Honey O’Donahue, a small-town private investigator, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.
The film was once again written by Coen and his writing/producing partner and spouse, Tricia Cooke. Robert Graf, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner are also producers on the film.
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Following the film’s world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival out of competition in a few short weeks, Focus Features will release “Honey Don’t!” In theaters nationwide on Friday, August 22, 2025. Watch the first teaser trailer below ahead of its debut on the Croisette.
