Charli XCX's 'The Moment' Blends Fact and Fiction

The pop star's new mockumentary film offers a behind-the-scenes look at her rise to fame.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Charli XCX's new mockumentary film 'The Moment' is a blend of real-life events and fictional elements. The movie, which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, is based on a real journal Charli kept during the success of her 2024 album 'Brat.' The film follows Charli's preparation for an upcoming tour and the challenges of being one of the world's biggest pop stars, with a documentary filmmaker, played by Alexander Skarsgard, chronicling her journey.

Why it matters

Charli XCX's rise to fame with her 2024 album 'Brat' was a pivotal moment in her career, thrusting her into the global spotlight. 'The Moment' offers fans a unique behind-the-scenes look at this transformative period, blending reality and fiction to create an entertaining and insightful portrait of the pop star's experience.

The details

Charli XCX wrote the script for 'The Moment' based on a real journal she kept during the success of 'Brat.' She collaborated with writer/director Aidan Zamiri and co-writer David Hinojosa to bring her experiences to life on screen. The film features a documentary filmmaker, played by Alexander Skarsgard, who follows Charli as she prepares for an upcoming tour and navigates the challenges of being a sought-after pop star.

  • The Moment made its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 23rd, 2026.
  • The film had an initial theatrical release on January 30th, 2026.
  • The Moment had a wide release in theaters as of February 6th, 2026.

The players

Charli XCX

An English singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 2010s and experienced a major breakthrough with her 2024 album 'Brat.'

Aidan Zamiri

The writer and director of 'The Moment,' who collaborated with Charli XCX to bring her experiences to life on screen.

David Hinojosa

The co-writer of 'The Moment,' who worked with Charli XCX and Aidan Zamiri on the film's script.

Alexander Skarsgard

The actor who plays the documentary filmmaker chronicling Charli XCX's journey in 'The Moment.'

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What they’re saying

“Charli had the chance to make a massive concert film around her Brat tour, but instead opted to make something that fit her personality much better, a mockumentary.”

— Blake Krass, Author (draftkings.com)

What’s next

The Moment is expected to be available to rent or buy on streaming services like Amazon and YouTube in the coming weeks, and will likely eventually stream on HBO Max due to A24's deal with the platform.

The takeaway

Charli XCX's 'The Moment' offers fans a unique and entertaining look at the pop star's rise to global fame, blending reality and fiction to create a compelling portrait of the challenges and experiences that come with being one of the world's biggest music stars.