Charli xcx Premieres 'The Moment' at Berlin Film Festival, Teases New Era

The pop star says 'Brat' is over, but she's unsure what's next for her career.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Charli xcx premiered her new mockumentary film 'The Moment' at the Berlin Film Festival, where she appeared on stage with the director Aidan Zamiri. Charli confirmed that the 'Brat' era is over for her, but she's still figuring out what her next chapter will be, saying she's 'open to ideas' but 'not really.' The premiere was packed with energy and cheers from her fans, signaling that the 'Brat' era may never fully die.

Why it matters

Charli xcx is a major pop star who has built a devoted following through her 'Brat' persona and music. The premiere of 'The Moment' at the prestigious Berlin Film Festival marks a potential shift in her career as she looks to move beyond the 'Brat' era, though the details of her future plans remain unclear.

The details

In 'The Moment,' Charli stars as an alternate-reality version of herself grappling with whether to stay true to her art or cross over to the commercial dark side. The film also stars Alexander Skarsgard, Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, and others. Following the Berlin premiere, Charli confirmed that 'Brat' is over for her 'full stop,' though she's unsure what her next chapter will entail.

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  • 'The Moment' had its U.S. theatrical release prior to the Berlin premiere.
  • The Berlin Film Festival premiere marked the international debut of 'The Moment'.

The players

Charli xcx

A popular British pop star known for her 'Brat' persona and music.

Aidan Zamiri

The director of Charli xcx's new mockumentary film 'The Moment'.

Alexander Skarsgard

An actor who stars in 'The Moment' as a sinister concert film director.

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What they’re saying

“It feels like a sort of long overdue full stop in the world of 'Brat,' and I think we knew that going into it and that was part of the interest in making it. So for me, yes, I do feel ready to embark on a new journey. But I don't know what that is, so yeah. I'm kind of open to ideas.”

— Charli xcx (Variety)

“But not really!”

— Charli xcx (Variety)

The takeaway

Charli xcx's 'Brat' era appears to be coming to an end, but the pop star is still uncertain about what her next creative chapter will entail. The premiere of 'The Moment' at the Berlin Film Festival suggests Charli is looking to expand her artistic horizons beyond music, though her devoted fanbase remains eager to see what she does next.