Germany schedules releases of 'Dreams – Gefährliches Verlangen' and 'Backrooms' extended edition

The German film market will see two notable releases in mid‑2026. Michel Franco's erotic drama "Dreams – Gefährliches Verlangen", starring Jessica Chastain and ballet dancer Isaac Hernández, is set to open in cinemas on 23 July 2026 after premiering in the Berlinale competition. The film follows an illegal‑immigrant ballet dancer’s risky relationship with a wealthy American patron.

Horror franchise "Backrooms" returns with an "Everything Must Go" extended edition that adds 16 minutes of footage and a post‑credit scene. Directed by Kane Parsons and featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, the version launches across Germany on 18 June 2026, following the original’s $350 million worldwide box‑office success.