Documentary Closure Will Release in Theaters October 28
The film follows a father's search for his missing son, Chris Dymiński, after his disappearance in 2023.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Documentary
Director Michał Marczak's documentary, Closure, is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on October 28, 2026. The film chronicles a father's determined search for his missing 16-year-old son, Chris Dymiński.
Why it matters
The documentary gained international recognition after winning the Golden Alexander prize at the 2026 Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival. It provides a raw look at a parent's investigative efforts using unconventional technology to find a missing loved one.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and subsequently screened at festivals including True/False, DC/DOX, and Sheffield DocFest. It secured U.S. distribution rights after a deal with 1-2 Special in August 2026.
The players
Michał Marczak
He is the director and cinematographer of the documentary Closure who captured the footage of the father's search.
Chris Dymiński
He is the 16-year-old teenager whose disappearance in 2023 serves as the primary subject of the documentary.
1-2 Special
This is the distribution company that acquired the U.S. rights for the documentary in August 2026.
The details
The documentary utilizes footage captured by the filmmaker and cinematographer Michał Marczak while documenting the father's use of drones, GPS trackers, and homemade devices. The search focuses on the Vistula River, the area near the Gdańsk Bridge where the teenager was last spotted on surveillance footage in 2023.
Timeline
Chris Dymiński was last seen on surveillance footage in 2023.
The documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in early 2026.
1-2 Special acquired the U.S. rights for the film in August 2026.
Closure will open in U.S. theaters on October 28, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The theatrical release of Closure follows a growing trend of award-winning documentaries transitioning from the festival circuit to broader commercial distribution. By securing a U.S. release, the film enters the competitive market for non-fiction storytelling alongside major studio-backed projects.
U.S. audiences will be able to view the documentary in theaters beginning October 28, 2026. The film's wide release provides viewers interested in non-fiction investigative cinema the opportunity to see a project that has been featured at major global film festivals.
The takeaway
The documentary highlights the intense personal journey of a family utilizing modern technology to seek answers about a missing relative. It serves as a reminder of the evolving methods families employ when navigating the search for a missing person.
Further reading
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