Coming-of-age film starring Bart Johnson and Gattlin Griffith releases during Mental Health Awareness Month, spotlighting friendship, healing, and resilience.
Los Angeles, CA — May 14, 2026
Just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month, Reckless Abandonment Pictures will release the coming-of-age film ‘Better Together’ in select theaters nationwide beginning May 15.
The film brings together a notable ensemble cast led by Gattlin Griffith (The Boys), Bart Johnson (Disney’s High School Musical), Ricardo Hurtado (Nickelodeon’s School of Rock), Giselle Torres (Disney’s The Villains of Valley View), LaRonn Marzett (Birdie), Katie Burgess (Jurassic Games), and Juan Graterol (911 Nashville).
In ‘Better Together’, six teens are brought together following a tragic event that sets them on an unexpected journey into the Oklahoma wilderness. What begins as an adventure to uncover a legendary hidden landmark soon transforms into a deeply personal exploration of identity, grief, and emotional resilience.
As they navigate challenges, solve clues, and face both external dangers and internal struggles, the group forms an unbreakable bond that ultimately helps them confront the darkness within themselves.
A Story Rooted in Healing and Connection
Written by Sean Thiessen and directed by Emmy Award-winner Kyle William Roberts, the film is designed to spark conversations around mental health and the importance of support systems, especially among young people.
“It’s a beautiful thing to see teens and families walk out of theaters with a renewed sense of hope—that’s why our team felt called to produce this film,” said director Kyle Roberts. “It’s carefully crafted to encourage much needed conversations around mental health. We are not alone. We are Better Together.”
Nationwide Release Information
‘Better Together’ opens in select theaters nationwide on May 15.
For showtimes and more information, visit: https://bettertogethermovie.com/
The film’s release coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to highlight the importance of empathy, communication, and emotional support during formative years.
About Reckless Abandonment Pictures
Reckless Abandonment Pictures is a full-service video production company dedicated to producing quality, impactful storytelling one frame at a time. From concept to final product, the company specializes in creating radically family-friendly content across multiple mediums of visual storytelling.
Their work spans collaborations with DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, Warner Media, Hasbro, Mattel, LEGO, and NatGeo Wild.
For more information, visit: https://ra-pictures.com
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