Katie Holmes premiered her directorial drama ‘Happy Hours’ at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6, 2026, reuniting with her Dawson’s Creek co-star Joshua Jackson in a romantic story set in New York City.
Quick Facts
- Holmes wrote, directed, and starred in ‘Happy Hours,’ a 90-minute feature film
- The film premiered at the OKX Theater at BMCC TPAC during the festival’s 25th anniversary year
- Joshua Jackson plays Andrew McCloud, a travel writer and Holmes’s character’s high school boyfriend
- The cast also includes Constance Wu and Mary-Louise Parker in supporting roles
In ‘Happy Hours,’ Holmes plays Liz, a recently divorced photographer who encounters her former lover Andrew when she’s assigned to photograph him for a book signing. The pair reconnect and work through unresolved feelings as they navigate the possibility of a second chance at love. The film celebrates New York City while exploring themes of closure and the power of young love.
Holmes’ fourth feature film marks her return to writing, directing, and acting simultaneously. The project reunites her with Jackson more than two decades after their time together on the 1990s teen drama, drawing significant attention from fans of the original series.
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The 2026 Tribeca Festival ran June 3–14 and featured 118 feature films, including a record 103 world premieres, as part of the festival’s 25th anniversary celebration in New York City.
Sources
- Tribeca Film Festival — official film page with cast, crew, runtime, and screening information
- Tribeca Press Release — April 16, 2026 announcement of the 2026 festival lineup and Katie Holmes’ participation
- Wikipedia — film premiere date and cast confirmation
