New Turtles All The Way Down Trailer

An official trailer and release date has been announced for John Green’s film adaptation of his best-selling novel, Turtle’s All the Way Down.

It’s official, the highly anticipated film Turtle’s All the Way Down is coming to screens next month. The streaming service, Max posted on their official X account revealing the release date and full trailer for the film. It will premiere on May 2 on Max.

The cast of actors includes Felix Mallard (Ginny & Georgia), Isabela Merced (Dora and the Lost City of Gold), Cree Cicchino (Game Shakers), Maliq Johnson (Grand Army), Poorna Jagannathan (Never Have I Ever), and Judy Reyes (Scrubs).

Your now is not your forever.#TurtlesAlltheWayDown, a new film based on the best-selling novel by John Green, premieres May 2 on Max. #MaxGetsMovies pic.twitter.com/uHSEOtszFm

— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 3, 2024

Turtle’s All The Way Down will follow the same storyline as the book. The film tells the story of a 17-year-old girl named Aza Holms (Merced) who struggles with OCD. Despite her condition, Aza tries to navigate her love life, friendships, and school while dealing with her obsessive and invasive thoughts. She believes she is incapable of being in a romantic relationship because of her mental health. However, things begin to change when she reconnects with a boy named Davis (Mallard). Cicchino embodies the role of Daisy, Aza’s best friend, while Reyes portrays Aza’s protective mother.

The novel also includes a subplot about a hunt for a future billionaire who goes missing during a criminal investigation. Many of the readers assume this will also be in the film. Although it was not shown in the trailer, it is a major part of the story so it will most likely be incorporated.

The actors and crew took to Instagram to share the official poster, including Merced who is featured alongside Cicchino. Along with the characters, the graphic contains a bit of text stating, “You are not your thoughts,” which is an important message of the story.

Merced writes a heartfelt caption, sharing her excitement for fans to see the film. Additionally, she also shared her love for her costars and Green.

The film was written by This is Us showrunners Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker. They also executive produced with Richard Brener, Nikki Ramey, and Paulina Sussman from New Line Cinema, along with Laura Quicksilver, Bart Lipton, and Rosianna Halse Rojas. Green will also executive produce.

felix mallard as davis in the turtles all the way down movie!! out on may 2nd on hbo max!! pic.twitter.com/lNwfsDWZIe

— felix mallard archive (@archivemallard) April 3, 2024

Hannah Marks is set to direct the film. She is best known for directing the 2018 film After Everything starring Jeremy Allen White and Joe Keery. It will have music by Ian Hultquist. Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, and Temple Hill Entertainment are the production companies involved in making the film.

Green is best known as an author of multiple young adult novels. His books total over 50 million print copies worldwide. He wrote one of the most popular stories of all time, the heartbreaking rom-com The Fault in Our Stars. He already has experience with his stories turning into films, as this was also adapted into a film in 2014. Additionally, his book Paper Towns was also made into a film in 2015, which starred Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne. Looking for Alasksa was the third novel to be adapted, turning into a limited series with one season, starring Kristine Froseth and Charlie Plummer.

turtles all the way down is MY BOOK i’m so hyped for the movie pic.twitter.com/bg6Hqhp8at

— charly (@speaknow_luvr) April 3, 2024

The response from fans and readers has been overwhelmingly positive, with excitement circling all over social media. Since it has been 7 years since the novel was released, this is a very exciting moment for fans who still hail the novel as one of their all-time favorites. Many are claiming the trailer has already brought them to tears. It is expected to be an emotional story for viewers.

Turtles All The Way Down trailer is out and as someone with an anxiety disorder, I have never felt more understood than in those 2 minutes. Thank you @sportswithjohn

— Emily (@emusic4life) April 3, 2024

The highly anticipated film looks like it will be a great story for people of all ages. You can watch the full trailer below.