A24’s “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is scheduled to debut on HBO Max in the United States on Friday, July 31. The film is set to have its streaming premiere exclusively on HBO Max that date, with a subsequent broadcast on HBO linear on Saturday, August 1 at 8 p.m., according to reporting from both outlets. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, “The Drama” follows Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson), a soon-to-be-married couple, during the week leading up to their wedding. As the days before the ceremony unfold, their relationship deteriorates, including a dinner scene featuring friends Rachel (Alana Haim) and Mike (Mamoudou Athie). The announcements confirm the release timing and the exclusive U.S. streaming window on HBO Max, along with the later linear airing. Both sources describe the same core premise and creative team, including Borgli’s writing and directing and the lead cast.