| The Gates | |
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| Directed by | John Burr |
| Written by | John Burr |
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| Cinematography | Ray Huang |
| Edited by | Daysha Broadway |
| Music by | Jongnic Bontemps |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate Premiere |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Gates is a 2026 American thriller film directed and written by John Burr. The film follows three friends who witness a murder while driving through a gated community. The film is James Van Der Beek's final film role before his death on February 11, 2026.
The film premiered at Los Angeles on February 24, 2026, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 13, by Lionsgate Premiere.
By late September 2024, principal photography, which took place at Owasso, wrapped. [1] Daysha Broadway edited the film. [2] Jongnic Bontemps composed the score for the film. [3] The film is James Van Der Beek's final film role before his death on February 11, 2026, who portrayed Jacob, a pastor, in the film. [4]
The film premiered at iPic Theaters Westwood in Los Angeles on February 24, 2026, [5] [6] and is scheduled to be released in select theaters across the United States on March 13, by Lionsgate Premiere. [7]