The makers have shared the first trailer and poster for Emma Mackey starrer Ella McCay. It is written and directed by Academy Award winner, Emmy Award winner, and Disney legend James L. Brooks. In Ella McCay, an idealistic young woman skilfully tries to juggle her family and work life in a comedy. The trailer is full of hilarious moments and shows an adorable relationship with Emma and Jamie Lee Curtis’ characters.

The film features an all-star cast that includes Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks, Albert Brooks and Woody Harrelson. Ella McCay is produced by James L. Brooks, Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell and Jennifer Brooks. 20th Century Studios India releases Ella McCay in Indian theatres on December 12, 2025.In the trailer, Julie Kavner’s character opens up as the narrator in the beginning. “I’m here to provide facts about Ella McCay,” she says. “I’ve worked for her ever since she finished law school, so I’m not exactly neutral. I’m nuts about her,” she adds.

Then Ella, played by Emma, begins speaking to her aunt Helen, played by Jamie Lee Curtis. The two discuss about Ella’s estranged father, played by Woody Harrelson, who comes back in her life. “I’m a different person now. I met an incredible woman. I’ve never in my life felt this way about any other woman,” Harrelson’s character says.

The clips also show Ella becoming the governor of the place she was born in. However, things eventually prove to be upside down and Helen’s suggests Ella to let out a good scream. Fans have been excited for the movie to release after watching the trailer. While many called the scenes hilarious, others cannot wait to watch Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis and Woody Harrelson in one movie.

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