Netflix US is adding another Sony Pictures Classics production to its catalog. Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, the Sundance comedy starring Zoey Deutch, Jon Hamm, and John Slattery, will make its subscription streaming debut on Netflix US on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The film, directed by David Wain and co-written with his frequent collaborator Ken Marino, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2026. A month later, Sony Pictures Classics acquired worldwide distribution rights in what was its fourth purchase during the festival. The studio described the film as one of the funniest comedies it had seen in a long time, as reported by TheWrap at the time.
The US theatrical release arrived on July 10, 2026, in approximately 1,000 theaters. Domestic box office gross stalled at $1.44 million, according to Box Office Mojo data, failing to stand out commercially. Critical response was more favorable, with a 78% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and recurring praise for Zoey Deutch's charisma in the lead role.
Why Netflix is releasing the film 120 days after its theatrical run
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass will arrive on Netflix following its theatrical run and subsequent VOD availability, marking its debut as a subscription title. Netflix has been the primary streaming home for Sony Pictures films in the United States since 2022, and the standard window between theatrical release and arrival on Netflix remains 120 days. Counting exactly 120 days from July 10, the resulting date is November 7.
This same pattern has been repeated with other recent Sony Pictures Classics releases with wide theatrical distribution:
- Eleanor the Great premiered on September 26, 2025, and arrived on Netflix on January 24, 2026, also 120 days later.
- Nuremberg premiered on November 7, 2025, and debuted on Netflix on March 7, 2026, also respecting the 120-day window.
In contrast, smaller releases from the label have taken considerably longer to reach streaming. This is the case for Jodie Foster's A Private Life, available since July 29; I Swear, since August 22; or A Magnificent Life, since September 24, all following limited theatrical releases. Having been released in 1,000 theaters, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass fits into the group of wide releases with a standard 120-day window.
The film is expected to remain on Netflix US for 18 months before moving to Disney+ and Hulu. As a 2026 release, it falls under the current agreement in effect in the United States, and not under the global Pay-1 agreement that will take effect starting in 2027. This implies that countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia will have to wait considerably longer to see the film on streaming.
What is Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass about?
Gail, played by Zoey Deutch, is a hairdresser from Kansas who has a specific pact with her fiancé: each chooses one famous person with whom they could, in theory, sleep without consequences for the relationship. When she discovers that he has secretly changed his choice, she decides to up the ante with her own, which turns out to be Jon Hamm.
Her friend Otto takes her to Los Angeles to track him down, where she joins a peculiar group of characters that eventually includes John Slattery, with both Mad Men actors appearing as versions of themselves. Meanwhile, a briefcase with classified documents puts a gang of Italian assassins on her trail. The premise is deliberately reminiscent of a modern version of The Wizard of Oz moved to Hollywood. The film is rated R and has a runtime of 94 minutes.
Confirmed Cast
- Zoey Deutch (Set It Up) as Gail Daughtry
- Jon Hamm (Mad Men) as himself
- John Slattery (Mad Men) as himself
- Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) as Ludovica
- Ben Wang (Karate Kid: Legends) as Caleb
- Miles Gutierrez-Riley (The Wilds) as Otto
- Ken Marino (Party Down) as Vincent
The film also includes special appearances by Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Henry Winkler, and Weird Al Yankovic.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
When does Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass premiere on Netflix?
The film will arrive on Netflix US on Saturday, November 7, 2026, marking its debut as a title available within the subscription.
Who stars in Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass?
Zoey Deutch leads the cast as Gail Daughtry, alongside Jon Hamm and John Slattery, who appear as themselves. Sabrina Impacciatore, Ben Wang, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, and Ken Marino also participate.
What is the film about?
It follows Gail, a hairdresser from Kansas, as she travels to Los Angeles to find Jon Hamm after discovering her fiancé broke a pact regarding a celebrity list, while being chased by a group of assassins because of a briefcase with classified documents.
How long will it be available on Netflix US?
The film is expected to remain on Netflix US for 18 months before moving to Disney+ and Hulu, following the distribution agreement in effect for 2026 Sony Pictures releases.
Will it arrive on Netflix in other countries like the UK or Canada?
As it is under the current US agreement and not the global Pay-1 agreement that will begin in 2027, it is expected that countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia will have to wait considerably longer to access the film on streaming.
