Angel to Release Kevin James Romantic Comedy SOLO MIO in Theaters on February 6, 2026
Starring Kevin James, Kim Coates, Alyson Hannigan, Julee Cerda, Julie Ann Emery, Jonathan Roumie, and Nicole Grimaudo, SOLO MIO Launches as the Studio’s First Romantic Comedy Slated for a Theatrical Release
Provo, UT – May 08, 2025 – Angel is thrilled to announce the upcoming wide theatrical release of SOLO MIO, a heartfelt romantic comedy, directed by The Kinnane Brothers and produced by Mark Fasano and Jeffrey Greenstein.
“We saw SOLO MIO, and the feeling was incredible. We knew it was a perfect fit for Angel to release to a broad audience,” said Jordan Harmon, President of Angel. “Kevin James and Jonathan Roumie bring heart, humor, and originality to this uplifting tale of rediscovery, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience it in theaters.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to be partnered with Angel on SOLO MIO,” said Jeffrey Greenstein. “This is a film that people need to see in theaters. The world just needs fun, heartfelt content with a strong message, and we’re excited to get them back into the theaters to see this one,”
Directed by Charles and Daniel Kinnane (Home Team) and written by James, Patrick Kinnane (Sound Guy) and John Kinnane (Sound Guy), SOLO MIO follows Matt, a man whose dreams of a picturesque Italian wedding are shattered when his fiancée leaves him at the altar. Matt embarks on his planned honeymoon across Italy alone, immersing himself in the country’s vibrant culture, food, and beauty.
The film’s acquisition marks another milestone for Angel, as the studio’s first romantic comedy. Known for its unique model that empowers members to have a voice in what entertainment makes it to the big screen, SOLO MIO has already resonated with Guild members who enthusiastically applauded the film’s humor, romance, and inspiration, continuing the studio’s tradition of delivering meaningful cinematic experiences.
SOLO MIO is slated for a nationwide theatrical release on February 6, 2026. The announcement at Illuminate 2025 that also highlighted Angel’s ambitious 2025-2026 slate, reinforcing its commitment to transformative storytelling.
For more information about SOLO MIO, to experience the Illuminate event, or to join the Angel Guild, visit www.angel.com.
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About A Higher Standard: A Higher Standard is a film and television sales and production company under the leadership of producer and media executive Jeffrey Greenstein. Having just launched in February of 2024, the company has already wrapped production on the action-comedy Playdate, directed by Luke Greenfield, starring Alan Ritchson, Kevin James, Sarah Chalke with Stephen Root and Isla Fisher and the romantic comedy Solo Mio, starring Kevin James, Nicole Grimaudo, Kim Coates, Alyson Hannigan and more.
About Nickel City Pictures: Based in Los Angeles, Nickel City Pictures focuses on the development and production of film and television content. The company launched in 2016 and simultaneously closed an exclusive development financing partnership with leading European film and television distributor Telepool GmbH. The company has a robust slate of high-profile commercial content in development and production with leading writers, filmmakers, and actors. Since 2020, Nickel City has produced over a dozen feature films including Hulu’s Sex Appeal, Universal’s The List, Haunt, directed by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods, Marlowe, starring Liam Neeson, Land of Bad, starring Liam Hemsworth and Russell Crowe, and Sleeping Dogs starring Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan.
About Kinnane Brothers: The Kinnane Brothers have been making home movies together since they were kids. They got their first big break in 2020, creating viral short films for Kevin James’ YouTube channel. Their first feature, Home team, produced by Adam Sandler and starring Kevin James, debuted at #1 on Netflix. The filmmaking team includes writers Patrick, Brendan, and John; editor Peter; directors Charles and Daniel; and producers William and Jeffrey Azize.
About Angel: Angel is a values-based distribution company for stories that amplify light to mainstream audiences. Through the Angel Guild, over 1,100,000 paying members from more than 170 different countries help decide what film and television projects the studio will market and distribute, and support the filmmakers who create films and series that amplify light. Learn more at Angel.com