Directed by Gabriela Ledesma, the film ‘The Exit State’ centers on a near-future America collapsing into authoritarian rule, where a group of Americans flees south toward the Mexican border and takes refuge in what they believe is a safe house, only for a relentless government agent to close in as internal fractures turn the shelter into a dystopian trap.
‘The Exit State’ stars Callie Schuttera (as Claire), Josh George (as Vince), Sharon Lawrence (as Agent), Clayton Farris (as Andrew), with Jeremy D Howard (as Rome), Nikki Dixon (as Jordan), Stakiah Lynn Washington (as Tori), Cindy Nguyen (as Zoey), and Johnny Bazaldua (as Noah).
Written by Josh George, Gabriela Ledesma, and Callie Schuttera, ‘The Exit State’ is produced by Callie Schuttera and Gabriela Ledesma, with executive producers Josh George, Andrew Evan Glick, and Lori Tanner. Production companies are Poison Pictures, in association with Dow Jazz Films and Iervasi Film Group.
The film’s cinematography is by Sam Wilkerson, with editing by Justice Parman.
Watch the trailer below:
Chroma will release ‘The Exit State’ on digital platforms (Apple TV and Prime Video) on October 23, 2026, following its world premiere at Screamfest on October 13, 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Callie Schuttera is most known for Weapons and Blue. Josh George is most known for his work in comedy specials and independent films. Sharon Lawrence is most known for NYPD Blue and Rizzoli & Isles. Clayton Farris is most known for Weapons, MaXXXine, and American Horror Story. Gabriela Ledesma is most known for The Last Conception and her work with Poison Pictures.
