Kim Kardashian’s acting career may be young, but it is already suspiciously busy. After years of one-off appearances and novelty casting, her recent projects show a clear shift toward sustained, studio-led roles within prestige and mainstream scripted content. From FX’s American Horror Story franchise to Hulu’s legal drama All’s Fair, Kardashian is now being positioned as a bankable on-screen personality in ensemble-driven productions.

Her next film continues that trajectory, another commercially packaged project designed around recognizable faces, broad comedy, and the kind of accessible premise Netflix increasingly favors for its global audience.

The movie is officially titled The Fifth Wheel, starring Kim Kardashian in the main lead, along with Nikki Glaser. The film is directed by Eva Longoria, who is stepping behind the camera for her second feature and her first major directorial project with Netflix. The streamer confirmed the project on X, positioning it as a high-profile comedy within its 2026 film slate. Longoria, who previously directed Flamin’ Hot in 2023, continues to expand her footprint as a filmmaker focused on commercial, star-driven stories.

The Fifth Wheel also fits neatly into Netflix’s growing list of Los Angeles-based productions led by established creatives. Recent projects include Ben Affleck’s Animals, Lee Sung Jin’s Beef Season 2, Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan’s Monster Season 4, and Mindy Kaling’s Running Point Season 2. Together, these signal Netflix’s strategy of leaning into celebrity-led, creator-driven content with strong built-in audiences.

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So what kind of ensemble does Netflix build around a Kim Kardashian-led Vegas comedy?

Kim Kardashian takes the lead role, playing the glamorous outsider who disrupts the dynamic of an already unstable friend group. The project will also mark Kardashian’s first Netflix feature film, coming off fresh attention for her role in Hulu’s All’s Fair.

Joining her are Nikki Glaser (Trainwreck), Fortune Feimster (Zootopia 2, FUBAR), and Brenda Song (Running Point, The Last Showgirl) as longtime best friends whose lives are thrown off balance by Kardashian’s arrival.

Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise), Casey Wilson (Gone Girl, Grace and Frankie), and Scott MacArthur (Running Point, The Righteous Gemstones) round out the supporting cast for the chaotic trip.

The cast is locked in. The real mystery is what kind of weekend Netflix is about to put them through.

The story of The Fifth Wheel follows a group of high school best friends who attempt to reconnect during a weekend getaway to Las Vegas. When a magnetic outsider, played by Kim Kardashian, crashes the trip, buried insecurities resurface. The friends are forced to confront bad choices, emotional baggage, and the slow unraveling of relationships they assumed were unbreakable.

The project is produced by Gloria Sanchez Productions, with producers including Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, and Alex Brownl. Cris Abrego and Eva Longoria’s Hyphenate Media Group also produce, with Mary Bundy and David Hyman serving as executive producers.

The Fifth Wheel positions itself as Netflix’s next buzzy comedy with real crossover appeal. Between Kardashian’s headline power and Longoria’s growing credibility as a director, the film is shaping up to be a cultural conversation starter.

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What do you think? Will this be a breakout comedy hit or just another chaotic Vegas story? Share your thoughts.