Stew Peas expands Caribbean release and earns six film award nominations

The Jamaican psychological thriller ‘Stew Peas’ is expanding its reach across the Caribbean and receiving critical recognition. Written, directed, and produced by Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly, the film is set to undergo a regional theatrical rollout on October 29, 2026, through Caribbean Cinemas. This expansion will include seven territories: Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Antigua, Guyana, St Lucia, St Kitts, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Notably, this marks the first time Caribbean Cinemas has distributed a Jamaican film.

In addition to its theatrical expansion, the film has earned six nominations for the inaugural Caribbean Film Awards. These include Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Caribbean Heritage Film Award, Caribbean Film of the Year, and a Best Actress nomination for Kerry-Ann “Chiney-K” Collins.

Filmed entirely in Kingston, the story follows Detective Tessa Riley as she investigates her best friend's murder while dealing with a mysterious housekeeper. The production incorporates Jamaican folklore and West African spiritual traditions. Following its Caribbean run, a limited theatrical release in the United States is planned for January 2027.