The first feature film written and directed by Frank Ocean, provisionally titled Philly, concluded filming on October 2, 2026, according to ProductionList records. The project is being developed in partnership with the studio A24 and is produced by David Hinojosa and Julia Oh. The project, which has been linked to Ocean since 2022 following a report by Discussing Film, does not yet have a release date, a definitive official title, or a synopsis released by the artist or A24.
According to a report by Moviedelic, the plot is loosely inspired by real experiences of Ocean and those close to him, addressing themes such as friendship, relationships, and the power of creativity, structured in a non-linear narrative with both realistic and surreal elements. The filming schedule was previously affected by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Filming took place in two locations: Mexico City—where Ocean was seen scouting locations in August 2024, including the Intercontinental University campus—and New Orleans, the artist's hometown.
The main cast is led by Taylor Russell and includes David Jonsson, an actor known for his performance in Alien: Romulus and winner of the 2025 BAFTA Rising Star Award. So far, no trailer or promotional material has been released, and the artist's involvement in the project has not been accompanied by announcements regarding new music albums, his last studio release being the album Blonde in August 2016.