American Summer

American Summer (2026)



0.0 2026 83 min —

Director: Michael W. Gray

Cast: Steve Guttenberg, Logan Evan Gray, Christie Brinkley, Mia Talerico, Dan Lauria

Comedy Family
At sixty-something, Mikey finds himself swept back in time to the unforgettable season that defined his youth. That pivotal summer, he crossed paths with Kelly—the girl who would become his first true heartthrob—earned his place on the traveling all-star baseball squad, and took on his very first paycheck job. Yet, all of this personal triumph unfolded against the shadow of a life-altering upheaval: his father, deployed on a secret military operation, had suddenly vanished overseas. It was in that whirlwind of first love, dusty dugouts, and newfound responsibility that Mikey took his tentative first steps out of boyhood and into the man he was meant to become.

More About This Film

There is no record of a film titled "American Summer" released in 2026. The provided knowledge base contains information about a 1991 comedy-drama titled "An American Summer," directed by James Slocum and starring Tony Crane and Brian Austin Green, which is an adaptation of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" set in modern-day California. Additionally, there is a 2009 film titled "American Summer" (also known as "Business Boy"), directed by James B. Rogers, but this does not match the 2026 date.

The 2026 summer movie season features several major releases such as "Toy Story 5," "Supergirl," "Moana" live-action, "The Odyssey" directed by Christopher Nolan, and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." None of these confirmed announcements or scheduled releases for 2026 correspond to a movie with the specific title "American Summer." It is likely that the title refers to one of the earlier films mentioned or is a confusion with the general seasonal theme of the 2026 slate.

  • The 1991 film "An American Summer" was filmed in Los Angeles and features a young Brian Austin Green who teaches the protagonist how to surf.
  • The 2009 film "American Summer" (Business Boy) had a very low box office gross of $2,269 globally despite a budget of approximately $15 million.
  • Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," scheduled for July 17, 2026, is noted as the first film ever shot entirely on IMAX film stock.

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Since no movie titled "American Summer" is scheduled for release in 2026, streaming availability may apply to the 1991 or 2009 films with similar titles.