An empty haunted house and a crowded family living room are heading for very different screens. On Tuesday 29 September, Focus Features put Curry Barker’s Anything But Ghosts on its cinema calendar, while AMC ordered Happy Jack, a comedy starring Charlie and Martin Sheen. This 30 September Morning briefing keeps the confirmed viewing details in focus.
Film and Television Developments to Know
Anything But Ghosts Gets a May 2027 Cinema Date
- Date confirmed: Tuesday 29 September 2026.
- US cinema: 7 May 2027, according to Focus Features.
- Director and co-writer: Curry Barker, who wrote the film with Cooper Tomlinson.
- UK cinema: A separate UK date has not been confirmed.
Focus Features now lists Anything But Ghosts for 7 May 2027 in cinemas. Its spoiler-free premise follows would-be ghost hunters whose search for attention becomes more dangerous than expected. Barker directs and co-wrote the film with Tomlinson; the cast includes Violet McGraw, Bryce Dallas Howard and Aaron Paul.
For viewers, the useful change is a firm US theatrical date for Barker’s next film. Focus’s US listing does not establish a matching UK opening, so there is no British date to put on the calendar yet. The announcement gives no trailer or rating to assess, and the film’s surprises are best left intact.
Happy Jack Reunites Charlie and Martin Sheen on AMC
- Ordered: Tuesday 29 September 2026.
- Format: Six-episode family comedy filmed before a studio audience.
- US home: AMC and AMC+, with a 2027 launch planned.
- UK viewing: A broadcaster, platform and date have not been announced.
AMC has ordered Happy Jack with Charlie and Martin Sheen playing father and son. Charlie plays Jack Chambers, whose family life is unsettled when one of his daughters introduces a boyfriend his own age. Jim Patterson and Matt Ross are the co-showrunners. Production is planned for early 2027 in Los Angeles.
The order is more substantial than a project in development: AMC has committed to six episodes and named its US channel and streaming service. For UK viewers, the practical answer is still pending. A 2027 launch is planned, but there is no precise premiere day or verified British platform to promise.
Movieversalfilm Takeaway
Tuesday brought two firm decisions rather than speculative release chatter: Anything But Ghosts now has a US cinema date, and Happy Jack has a six-episode order. The film gives horror fans a specific date to watch; the series has a cast and a 2027 target but no precise premiere or confirmed UK home yet.
Which interests you more: Curry Barker’s next horror film or the Sheens’ new family comedy?