Chance the Rapper names his favorite film of 2026
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Chance the Rapper called Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother the year’s best film. Here is what to know about the story and its availability beyond the US.
Chance the Rapper called Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother the best film of the year after watching about 40 minutes of it on October 22. He posted his reaction on X during the screening and followed up after finishing the movie. The praise brought fresh attention to Bassam Tariq’s thriller, which opened in US theaters in September and October, but it remains one musician’s personal opinion—not a critics’ consensus or an official award.
What Chance said about the movie
In his first post, the rapper said he rarely tweets from a theater, but after roughly 40 minutes he already considered the movie the year’s best. He promised to return to the subject once the screening ended. Later, he compared the film with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and said he did not expect Dune: Part Three to top it. Both posts appeared on October 22 on the artist’s official account.
“It’s honestly the best movie to come out this year.”
The comment helps explain why the title started circulating again, but it is not a review and does not measure audience reception. There is no indication that Chance worked on the production or took part in a promotional campaign. The verifiable point is that he shared his reaction on his personal account after seeing the movie. The original Terra report, carrying Rolling Stone Brasil content, reproduces both posts and identifies the film that prompted his praise.
A thriller about grief, faith and fatherhood
Written and directed by Bassam Tariq, the film follows Latif, played by Mahershala Ali. He is a devout contract killer whose life changes after his wife dies suddenly. With three children in his care, Latif must find breast milk for his infant daughter, who will not take formula. The search takes him through different Houston communities and forces his religious convictions to confront the consequences of the violence he practices.
The premise brings together elements rarely placed in the same action thriller: a grieving father’s daily routine, responsibility for a newborn, and the work of a man who believes he has the right to kill. The story does not automatically turn Latif into a hero. In an interview with The Guardian, Tariq described the protagonist’s sword as part of a personal code; the action therefore exposes moral contradictions instead of merely linking one fight to another.
Public radio station KQED notes that the search for breast milk drives the plot and also works as an image of care. Latif encounters people who challenge his expectations, widening the conflict beyond physical combat. His relationship with his children, especially teenager Fatiha, played by Adia, gives the film a family dimension alongside its genre elements.
The title and the story behind it
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother refers to an Islamic tradition about treating one’s mother with care and respect. The reference connects with Latif’s search for nourishment for his daughter and his effort to remain present in his children’s lives. Motherhood, loss and responsibility are not just an explanation for the title; they are central themes in a story led by a father.
Tariq previously directed Mogul Mowgli, a 2020 drama starring Riz Ahmed. The new project also reunites him with Mahershala Ali after the pair worked on the development of Marvel’s Blade, a project that did not move forward with them. Speaking to The Guardian, Tariq said some of the action preparation for that film found a home in his independent feature. That helps explain the sword choreography without turning the production into a superhero adaptation.
The cast also includes John Cho, Giancarlo Esposito, Abubakr Ali and Tiffany Boone. Set in Houston, the story brings Latif into contact with people from different religious and social communities. Their presence sets his personal beliefs against the power structures around him. The premise is more specific than the familiar idea of “a killer with a code”: the script connects faith, grief and family care to concrete choices made by its lead character.
Release, distribution and what is known outside the US
The film had select US screenings beginning September 25 and expanded to more theaters in October, according to Amazon MGM’s official material. The studio released an official trailer on YouTube. As of publication, the sources consulted did not confirm a Brazilian theatrical or streaming date. Release plans can vary by territory, so the US rollout should not be treated as an announcement of a Brazilian launch.
Chance’s post does not reveal whether the film will get a local release or whether his opinion reflects a broader audience trend. It does offer an entry point to a movie that combines action with family drama, and whose trailer is already available. For more upcoming releases, see the Revista Pixel film section and our report on film adaptations of game worlds. Amazon MGM’s official pages and Brazilian exhibitors will be the sources to watch for local dates.
One person’s reaction, not a final verdict
Calling a production “the best of the year” is a statement of taste, not an objective ranking. Here, it came from a well-known artist while the film was still playing. That gives the post cultural relevance, but readers should distinguish Chance’s enthusiasm from reviews by critics and broader indicators such as box-office results or awards voting.
The comment is also striking because its comparisons evoke large-scale epics while Tariq’s film follows an intimate story. The director builds the narrative around a man forced to care for his children and face his own violence. If Chance’s post sends new viewers to the title, the full film—not a mid-screening impression—will let each person form an independent judgment. For now, the confirmed development is the rapper’s spontaneous recommendation; a Brazilian distribution plan still needs confirmation.
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