Spa Weekend 2026

Spa Weekend is already released, opening in U.S. theaters on August 21, 2026. The comedy comes from Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the filmmaking duo behind The Hangover and Bad Moms, and puts Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Anna Faris and Michelle Buteau together for a very different kind of weekend disaster.

The setup is deliberately familiar: four longtime friends finally escape their careers, relationships and everyday responsibilities for a luxury spa retreat. The problem is that relaxation lasts about as long as you’d expect when Mel, the group’s unpredictable friend, turns up and starts throwing the entire trip off course.

There is a decent idea underneath the broad comedy. These women are not simply chasing a wild weekend; they are trying to reconnect after years of adulthood pulling them in different directions. The film wants the friendship to matter as much as the jokes.

That emotional side is also where Spa Weekend struggles. Critics have generally found the ensemble more entertaining than the material around them, with several reviews arguing that the screenplay settles for predictable character types instead of pushing its talented cast into genuinely surprising comedy.

Storyline

Jane, Coco and Sophie are three longtime friends who desperately need a break from the pressures of adult life. They head to Palm Springs for a luxury spa weekend, expecting massages, drinks and some uninterrupted time together.

Their carefully planned escape changes when Mel, the friend known for turning ordinary situations into disasters, joins them. What should have been a peaceful retreat quickly becomes a string of increasingly ridiculous situations.

The comedy comes from the clash between the polished luxury of the resort and the messy reality of four women carrying years of personal baggage. Their problems are not limited to the weekend itself. Careers, relationships, family responsibilities and old insecurities all surface once they finally have time to talk.

The film uses physical comedy and awkward situations to keep the pace moving, but its better moments come when the women simply interact. There is a recognizable truth in the idea that adult friendships can become difficult to maintain even when the affection is still there.

Unfortunately, the screenplay often takes the safest route. Instead of allowing the characters to become more complicated, it frequently reduces them to broad personalities and familiar comedy setups. That keeps Spa Weekend accessible, but it also limits how memorable the film becomes.

Cast & Performances

• Leslie Mann as Jane — Mann plays the career-focused member of the group, bringing her usual physical-comedy instincts to a character struggling to balance professional success with personal happiness.
• Isla Fisher as Mel — Fisher gets the most overtly disruptive role. Mel’s arrival is the catalyst for much of the chaos, and Fisher’s comic timing gives the character an energy that the screenplay sometimes lacks.
• Anna Faris as Sophie — Faris plays the quirky, more accommodating member of the group. Her comedic ability is obvious, although critics have argued that the script does not give her enough material to fully exploit it.
• Michelle Buteau as Coco — Buteau brings a sharper, more outspoken presence to the group and provides some of the film’s stronger comic exchanges.
• Adam Demos as Kai — Demos appears as Jane’s romantic interest, adding another relationship thread to the story.

The four leads have convincing chemistry, which makes sense given the time they spent together during production. The actresses have spoken about becoming close while filming on Australia’s Gold Coast, including dealing with a cyclone that temporarily halted production.

That chemistry is arguably the film’s biggest asset. Even when a joke misses, the performers make the friendship feel lived-in.

Release Date & Where to Watch

Spa Weekend was released theatrically in Australia on August 20, 2026, followed by its U.S., UK and Canadian theatrical release on August 21, 2026. It is an American English-language comedy directed and written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. The runtime is 97 minutes, and the film is rated R.

Where to watch: As of August 24, 2026, Spa Weekend is playing in theaters, including its U.S. theatrical run. The film’s official website provides current ticket information.

A digital/streaming release is also being promoted, but availability varies by market and platform. Apple TV currently lists the movie with its 2026 film information and cast details.

Box Office / Expectations

Spa Weekend had a modest theatrical opening. According to Box Office Mojo, the film earned approximately $3.034 million domestically during its August 21–23 opening weekend, placing it ninth at the North American box office. It opened across roughly 2,009 theaters, giving it a weekend average of about $1,510 per location.

That is a soft start for a wide release, particularly with established comedy names such as Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Anna Faris and Michelle Buteau leading the cast. The film was competing against major holdovers and new releases, including Insidious: Out of the Further and Jason Statham’s Mutiny.

There is no reliable publicly reported production budget yet, and Box Office Mojo currently does not list a finalized worldwide gross.

Critical response has also been mixed. Rotten Tomatoes currently lists a 67% Tomatometer score from 12 reviews, while individual reviews have criticized the movie for relying too heavily on familiar stereotypes and for not matching the comic punch of The Hangover or Bad Moms.