Twinless Film Explores Twin Loss, Friendship, Dark Comedy

Twinless is a 2025 American black comedy psychological drama written and directed by James Sweeney, who also stars as Dennis. The film follows Roman (Dylan O'Brien), who struggles with the death of his twin brother Rocky, and Dennis, whom he meets at a support group for bereaved twins. Their unlikely friendship, based on shared grief, explores themes of identity, loss, and connection, while incorporating dark humor and emotional depth. The film employs a notable narrative twist, shifting perspectives to reveal that Dennis has been lying about having a twin and had a secret relationship with Roman’s deceased brother. Twinless has been critically acclaimed, winning the Audience Award and Best Performance at Sundance, and praised for its fresh take on twin representation in cinema, moving beyond typical plot devices to authentically explore grief and companionship. The film is set for release on September 5, 2025.