20th Century Studios has announced their home entertainment releases for ‘Ella McCay’ directed by James L. Brooks and starring Emma Mackey and Jamie Lee Curtis. The film will be available at home on Digital beginning January 27, followed by its streaming debut on Hulu February 5 and the physical Blu-ray release on March 3, 2026.

Find Hope and Heart in Legendary Oscar®- and Emmy Award®–winning WRITING/DIRECTOR James L. Brooks’ Latest Film

Experience The Heartwarming Comedy Ella McCay on Digital Jan. 27, Streaming on Hulu on Feb. 5 and on Blu-ray on March 3

 

BURBANK, CA (January 22, 2026) – Sharing the story of family life in all its challenging and comedic moments – plus everything in between – 20th Century Studios’ Ella McCay arrives on Digital including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on January 27, then streams exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally starting February 5. The film will also be available on Blu-ray as of March 3.

 

After a long stint producing movies such as The Edge of Seventeen and Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret as well as long-standing series work on The Simpsons, James L. Brooks felt the need to channel his energy into writing an original story again. “My goal for this movie was to pay tribute, as best I could, to the golden age of movie comedy, the 1940s and 50s…the challenge all along was to maintain the same zany spirit of that era, while still taking seriously the inevitable jolts, pains and pitfalls of being human,” Brooks explains. While Brooks’ screenplay delves into early life trauma and its long-lasting effects, Ella McCay is essentially about recognizing love and creating a sense of family wherever we are lucky enough to find it, no matter how complicated the characters in that family may be.

 

20th Century Studios’ Ella McCay invites viewers to follow a path of human drama with welcome detours into unexpected comedic moments, leading to the heart-warming destination that reveals “there is no opposite word for trauma, but hope comes close.”

 

Film Synopsis

Ella McCay follows an idealistic young woman juggling her less-than-perfect family with her passion for her work. From writer-director James L. Brooks, this fresh and heartwarming comedy is about the people you love and how to survive them.

 

Ella McCay features an all-star cast including Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks with Albert Brooks and Woody Harrelson. The film is produced by James L. Brooks, p.g.a., Richard Sakai, p.g.a., Julie Ansell, p.g.a., Jennifer Brooks.

 

Digital & Blu-ray Bonus Features*

Deleted Scenes:

• You Win, We Lose
• Forget About The Union Rep
• I Love Girl
• No More Interruptions
• Make Your Family Whole
• A Small Concussion
• Hazel Bottomless
• You Got Him Out
• Nice Family

 

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Featurettes:

• A James L. Brooks Film: Go behind the scenes as the film’s star-studded cast and crew share their joy of working with acclaimed writer-director James L. Brooks. Experience Brooks’ singular gift for creating beloved, memorable movie moments — and what it’s like to hear him laugh.

 

• In Good Company: The Cast Of Ella McCay:Sit down with James L. Brooks as he talks about his extraordinary cast and as the actors share their respect and appreciation for Brooks — and each other. Hear about the casting process that created heartfelt chemistry both on set and onscreen.

 

*Bonus features vary by product and retailer