Influenced (2026)

Influenced is a 2026 American comedy directed by Rachel Israel and written by Jill Kargman, Carol Hartsell and Sean Crespo. The film follows Dzanielle, a social-media influencer determined to reach one million followers while navigating the status-conscious world of New York City's Upper East Side. Her carefully curated online life begins to change when an unexpected friendship forces her to reconsider what really matters.

Jill Kargman stars as Dzanielle and leads an ensemble that includes Laura Bell Bundy, Justin Bartha, Eugene Cordero, Clara Wong, Nathan Lee Graham, Christine Taylor, Jessica Capshaw, David Krumholtz and Dan Hedaya. The comedy also features appearances by Drew Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Biggs and Matt Damon as themselves. The film combines raunchy humor with satire of influencer culture, social status and the pressure to turn everyday life into online content.

• Influenced had its world premiere at the Miami Jewish Film Festival on January 18, 2026, before its limited U.S. theatrical release on May 8, 2026.
• The film was previously developed under the title Miracle on 74th Street, with principal photography completed in New York.
• Jill Kargman, known for Odd Mom Out, serves as the film's star, co-writer and executive producer.
• The production companies include Tiny Office Productions and Akward Productions, with Brainstorm Media and Menemsha Films handling U.S. distribution.
• Influenced received mixed early critical reactions, with reviewers particularly noting its satirical take on influencer culture and its large ensemble cast.