I Wish You All the Best

I Wish You All the Best is a 2024 American coming-of-age drama film directed, written, and produced by Tommy Dorfman, in her directorial debut. The film stars Corey Fogelmanis, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Lena Dunham, with Alexandra Daddario, and Cole Sprouse. It follows Ben DeBacker, a teenager who after being kicked out of the house by their parents, embarks upon a journey of self-discovery.
The film had its world premiere at the South by Southwest on March 8, 2024, and was released in the United States on November 7, 2025, by Lionsgate.

Cast

Corey Fogelmanis as Ben DeBacker, a non-binary teenager
Miles Gutierrez-Riley as Nathan, a funny and charismatic student
Alexandra Daddario as Hannah DeBacker, Ben's older sister
Cole Sprouse as Thomas DeBacker, Hannah's husband
Lena Dunham as Ms. Lyons
Amy Landecker as Brenda DeBacker
Lexi Underwood as Meleika
Lisa Yamada as Sophie
Judson Mills as Mr. De Backer
Brian Michael Smith
Marcy Avila

Production

In 2021, Tommy Dorfman revealed on Time that she would be writing, directing, and producing a film adaptation of I Wish You All the Best. On August 30, 2022, Dorfman announced that she was looking for an actor to portray the film’s protagonist, Ben DeBacker. On October 14, Alexandra Daddario was set to star as Hannah. On November 4, Corey Fogelmanis was set to star in the film, along with Amy Landecker, Judson Mills, Lexi Underwood, and Lisa Yamada.

Music

On January 10, 2024, Brad Oberhofer was announced to compose the score for the film.

Release

I Wish You All the Best had its world premiere at the South by Southwest on March 8, 2024. The film was released in the United States on November 7, 2025, by Lionsgate.