"The Wrong Girls" is a quirky stoner comedy that has been directed by Dylan Meyer in her directorial debut. It features Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat as two best friends named Frankie and Molly. Other cast members include LaKeith Stanfield, Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Kate McKinnon, and Tony Hale. The movie will premiere in theaters on August 14, 2026. It revolves around the lives of two best friends whose regular lives become adventurous when they get into trouble due to mistaken identity that lands them into a surreal situation with the help of some experimental drugs. This premise is intentionally funny and random and gives the two actresses enough scope to play around. Although the movie doesn't exploit the premise to its fullest potential, the chemistry between the two lead actresses keeps the viewer entertained.
The Wrong Girls Movie Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | The Wrong Girls |
| Release Date | August 14, 2026 |
| Genre | Stoner Comedy, Comedy |
| Director | Dylan Meyer |
| Writers | Dylan Meyer |
| Producers | Kristen Stewart, Seth Rogen, Maggie McLean, Dylan Meyer, Evan Goldberg and others |
| Main Cast | Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat, LaKeith Stanfield, Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Kate McKinnon, Tony Hale |
| OTT Platform | Not Announced |
| Rating | 3.5/5 |
The Wrong Girls Story Overview
Frankie (Kristen Stewart) and Molly (Alia Shawkat) are two best friends struggling to make ends meet through hard times. This laid back friendship is thrown into confusion by a mix-up involving them, putting them into much more than they can cope with.
Matters get further complicated by the fact that Frankie and Molly get entangled with some experimental drugs giving them unusual powers. The rest of the story then turns into a roller coaster ride of mix-ups, bad guys, crazy meetings, and lots of marijuana jokes. The last part of the story revolves around the possibility that Frankie and Molly will be able to survive the mess they have created without falling apart.
My review of #TheWrongGirls: "The Wrong Girls is a stoner comedy with all the good and bad that comes along with the genre but even its rough spots go up in smoke courtesy of Kristen Stewart, who has never been looser on screen, and Alia Shawkat." Read the full review here:… pic.twitter.com/OI4zHCCwQ6
— Richard Crouse (@RichardCrouse) August 14, 2026
The Wrong Girls Review: A Fun Idea With Uneven Execution
The best thing about The Wrong Girls is that it is unafraid to revel in the absurdity of it all. This film does not itself take the situation and its characters seriously enough, and it makes things easier for the ridiculous comedic sequences in the movie. The wrong girls also receives an interesting touch from Dylan Meyer, who maintains the importance of friendship between the main female protagonists Frankie and Molly in his work.
This relationship adds an emotional element to the narrative that otherwise becomes more and more ridiculous with each scene. But the screenplay can be rather unfocused. Not all jokes hit their mark, some scenes appear to be more weird than funny, and the storyline seems to rehash the same stoner comedy clichés without adding anything new to them. Yet the movie has enough personality to remain interesting.
Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat Shine
Clearly, Kristen Stewart is enjoying herself. Her laid-back acting style fits in perfectly well with the nature of her character, Frankie, and her timing adds humor to certain scenes. Also, Alia Shawkat is just as enjoyable playing Molly. She infuses a lot of natural awkwardness into her character, and she works excellently well with Kristen Stewart, whose friendship seems to be the best part of the movie.
There are other members of the cast who add their share of comedic flair to the movie. LaKeith Stanfield, Tony Hale, and Kate McKinnon all deliver impressive acting. On the other hand, Seth Rogen and Kumail Nanjiani add their share of absurdity with their voices.
While this storyline has been more than once THE WRONG GIRLS still knows how to entertain its audience. Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat are just the perfect duo — I could’ve watched them get high and dance to Céline Dion for hours. If you like stoner comedies and movies about… pic.twitter.com/Gb8bhWaaAx
— Mar (@_martremblay) August 13, 2026
Music and Visual Appeal
The movie has an eye-catching and deliberately off-the-wall look to go with its psychedelic comedy. The photography done by Todd Banhazl plays a big part in bringing the bizarre and amusing world of Frankie and Molly to life. The cutting is energetic, even if some scenes would have been improved with a faster pace. The technical presentation fits in well with the absurd humor of the movie.
What Are the Weak Points?
- Uneven Comedy
- Scattered Screenplay
- Predictable Jokes
- Thin Characters
Is The Wrong Girls Worth Watching?
Watch it if you:
- Enjoy stoner comedies
- Like Kristen Stewart
- Love quirky humour
- Enjoy female-led comedies
Skip it if you:
- Want serious drama
- Prefer tight screenplays
- Dislike absurd comedy
- Expect constant laughs
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— In Review Online (@InRO) August 13, 2026
Final Verdict
"The Wrong Girls" is a muddled but entertaining movie which succeeds best when Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat are left alone to play off one another. This chemistry combined with the relaxed delivery of the two actresses and the acceptance of the movie's absurd premise makes it rather enjoyable. The script is not always clever and the jokes do not always hit the mark, but nonetheless, the debut feature by Dylan Meyer is one-of-a-kind in its style and gives us an unusual experience of comedy.
Rating: 3.5/5
Overall, The Wrong Girls is a fun one-time watch that gets most of its entertainment value from its lead performances, unusual premise and chaotic friendship at the centre of the story.