Published: November 10, 2026 · Last updated: November 10, 2026 · 3 min read
The romantic comedy Guarding Stars is scheduled for release on November 18, 2026. This upcoming film is produced by Little Engine Productions.
Release dates and details are as listed on TMDB on November 10, 2026 and can change before opening day. Spoiler-free.
Guarding Stars: Release Date and Key Facts
Guarding Stars Official Trailer
Official trailer via YouTube. Watch on YouTube
What We Know So Far
A professional bodyguard is tasked with protecting an action movie star during the Christmas season. As they spend time at a Montana ranch, their professional relationship becomes complicated by hidden secrets and personal chemistry.
- Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum.
- Based on a novel or book.
- Features Leighton Meester, Jared Padalecki, Andie MacDowell, Walker Hayes, Noah LaLonde, Toby Sandeman, Phil Brooks, and Ava Max.
- Set during a holiday trip to a ranch.
Confirmed Cast
- Leighton Meester as Hannah
- Jared Padalecki as Jack
- Andie MacDowell
- Walker Hayes
- Noah LaLonde
- Toby Sandeman
- Phil Brooks as Doghouse
- Ava Max
Behind the Camera
| Producers | Gina Matthews, Genevieve Padalecki, Jared Padalecki, Grant Scharbo |
|---|
Release Timeline (US)
| Release | Date |
|---|---|
| Digital release | Nov 18, 2026 |
Where You Have Seen the Cast Recently
Before Guarding Stars arrives, here is other recent work from its lead cast (since 2020).
| Actor | Recent project | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Meester | Nobody Wants This (2024) | TV | Abby |
| How I Met Your Father (2022) | TV | Meredith | |
| My Father's Dragon (2022) | Movie | Sasha (voice) | |
| EXmas (2023) | Movie | Ali | |
| Jared Padalecki | Fire Country (2022) | TV | Camden Casey |
| Walker (2021) | TV | Cordell Walker | |
| Andie MacDowell | Maid (2021) | TV | Paula Langley |
| Along for the Ride (2022) | Movie | Dr. Victoria West | |
| The Other Zoey (2023) | Movie | Connie MacLaren | |
| Red Right Hand (2024) | Movie | Big Cat |
Who Is It For?
- Viewers who enjoy holiday-themed romantic comedies.
- Fans of movies featuring bodyguards and ranch settings.
Watch Before Guarding Stars
Audience recommendations from TMDB that fit the same mood:
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Frosty (2024) | 5.9/10 | When a young widow's magic scarf brings a dashing snowman to life, can he help her rediscover romance, laughter and holiday cheer before he melts… |
| Jingle Bell Heist (2025) | 6.0/10 | Two down-on-their-luck hourly workers team up to rob a posh London department store on Christmas Eve. |
| Your Christmas or Mine? (2022) | 6.4/10 | Students Hayley and James are young and in love. |
| Falling for Christmas (2022) | 6.2/10 | An engaged, spoiled hotel heiress finds herself in the care of a handsome, blue-collar lodge owner and his precocious daughter after getting amnesia… |
| 'Twas the Text Before Christmas (2023) | 6.5/10 | Addie is a New York City chiropractor mistakenly receives a text from “Nana.” The accidental text turns into a loving friendship between the matronly… |
| A Christmas Miracle for Daisy (2021) | 5.9/10 | Whitney Alder owns interior design firm Marietta Designs, which she runs with her friend Andi in the small town of Marietta, Montana. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Guarding Stars released?
TMDB lists the release as Nov 18, 2026. Release dates can move, so check the studio for updates.
Who stars in Guarding Stars?
Leighton Meester, Jared Padalecki, Andie MacDowell, Walker Hayes, Noah LaLonde.
Who directs Guarding Stars?
Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum.
Is there a trailer for Guarding Stars?
Yes. The official trailer is embedded on this page.
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