As most people already know, getting accepted into an Ivy League University is not only stressful, but very difficult. It’s hard to imagine that securing a spot in a prestigious preschool can be as difficult. That is the premise of the new Josh Duhamel movie, Preschool (2026), now available on digital to rent or purchase. You can find the film at retailers such as Fandango at Home, Movies Anywhere, Google Play, Prime Video and Apple TV.
This new film is a hilarious, chaotic reminder that nothing, literally nothing, is more terrifying than a dad on a mission to secure the “perfect” future for his kid.
The film stars Josh Duhamel and Michael Socha. This film takes the classic “dad comedy” genre and gives it a posh, competitive edge that feels both relatable and delightfully absurd.
The film’s premise hits close to home for anyone who has ever stared down a daunting school application. Here is the film’s official synopsis:
In London, two dads (Josh Duhamel & Michael Socha) set their sights on the last open spot at an ultra-posh preschool. What begins as a simple application, snowballs into a wildly escalating rivalry packed with big-hearted laughs, outrageous one‐upmanship, and surprising consequences. As schemes spiral and families get pulled into the madness, both fathers discover what they’re really willing to do for their kids—and what it means to be a parent.
Josh Duhamel has always excelled at playing a charming leading man, but in the film Preschool, Duhamel tackles a specific type of parental desperation that is pure gold. On the flip side, Michael Socha brings a sharp, biting wit that makes their escalating “cold war” over a spot in preschool for their toddlers feel like a high-octane thriller.
What makes the movie stand out isn’t just the slapstick or the “outrageous one-upmanship.” it’s the heart. Beneath the sabotage and the posh London backdrops, the film asks a genuine question: Where is the line between doing what’s best for your child and lost in your own ego?
The “frenemy” concept in a movie is nothing new, however using the concept of it being an elite preschool (do three year olds really need to play the violin and understand Latin?) makes the whole storyline that much more absurd. In addition, Duhamel and Socha have pretty good chemistry.
Whether you’re a parent or not, the “keeping up with the Joneses” theme resonates pretty much with everyone.
This film has a run time of 104 minutes and is rated PG.
🎁 Digital Code Giveaway!**
o you want to see the madness for yourself? I’m giving away a digital movie code for Preschool to one lucky reader.
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The winner will be chosen at random on March 31, 2026 and will be notified via email. The winner has three (3) days to reply or a new winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!
Kimberly
*I received a free digital code to review this film. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
** I am working as a #ParamountPartner. The sponsor is sending the digital code to the winner.
I saw a guy spinning a cigar in his hand. Then he accidentally put the hot end in his mouth.
Once I saw a lady accidently on purpose destroy a rival child’s application for the preschool she wanted for her child (Coffee)! Yikes!
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Let them use their t-shirt as a kleenex.
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