Coward

Film enthusiasts anticipating new drama, romance, and war cinema can look forward to the upcoming feature Coward. Directed by Lukas Dhont, the motion picture is officially scheduled for a Wednesday, October 21, 2026 release date. Audiences planning to see the title can experience it exclusively in cinema, backed by a current popularity score of 4.8004.

The official synopsis follows the story of Pierre, a young Belgian soldier, who wants to prove himself on the battlefield during the First World War. Behind the frontlines, he meets Francis, who is asked to find a way to boost morale. This narrative explores compelling interpersonal dynamics amid historical conflict.

Bringing the story to life is a talented main cast featuring Emmanuel Macchia as Pierre and Valentin Campagne as Francis. Additional performances are delivered by Jef Jacobs as Jozef Stevens and Willem De Schryver as Jacobs. The ensemble also includes Liam Jacqmin as Blanckaert, Mistral Guidotti as Gustaaf Cooreman, Jonas Wertz as Jozef, Boris Bouchat as Thomas, Orlando Vauthier as Rik, Tuur Verelst as Arthur, Mathieu Carpentier as Sergent Dubois M., and Tijmen van Damme as Ernst.

Behind the camera, the crew includes directors and writers Lukas Dhont and Angelo Tijssens. The production is supported by producers Michiel Dhont, Eric Abraham, and Jack Sidey, alongside composer Valentin Hadjadj and cinematographer Frank van den Eeden.

This international project is a collaboration involving production companies The Reunion, Versus Production, and Topkapi Films. Filmed across Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, the production primarily utilizes the original language code of fr, with spoken dialogue in Dutch and French. Viewers can expect a standard feature runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).