Catalyst Studios and Seismic Releasing have set a nationwide domestic theatrical release for the critically acclaimed psychological horror drama BROKEN BIRD, starring Rebecca Calder (The Conjuring: Last Rites) and James Fleet (Scream of the Wolf), and directed by Joanne Mitchell. The film will open in U.S. theaters on April 24, 2026.

Written by Joanne Mitchell, Dominic Brunt, and Tracey Sheals, BROKEN BIRD is based on Mitchell’s short film Sybil and is produced by Zoe Stewart, Holly Levow, Mark Pennell, and Paul Kampf. With Jay Taylor, Sacharissa Claxton, and Jelena Moore rounding out the cast.

In BROKEN BIRD, a lonely mortician with a poetic soul (Calder), searches for love and belonging — but as grief and desire collide, her need for connection takes a disturbingly intimate turn.

“Broken Bird is exactly the kind of bold, character-driven filmmaking that defines Catalyst Studios,” said Holly Levow, Executive Lead and Co-Founder of Catalyst Studios. “Joanne Mitchell has crafted a haunting and emotionally resonant film that stays with you long after the credits roll, and Rebecca Calder delivers a truly unforgettable performance. We’re thrilled to bring this powerful debut to audiences nationwide.”