The Fallout (2022) May 2026

This role is widely considered one of Jenna Ortega's finest performances, showcasing her range before her superstardom in Wednesday .

Vada struggles with a sense of emotional detachment and guilt while her best friend, Nick, turns to activism. The Fallout (2022)

The story centers on (played by Jenna Ortega ), an ordinary teenager whose life is shattered after she survives a mass shooting. During the event, she hides in a bathroom stall with two other students: Mia Reed (Maddie Ziegler), a popular influencer, and Quinton Hasland (Niles Fitch), whose brother is killed in the attack. This role is widely considered one of Jenna

Shared trauma leads to a deep, complex friendship between Vada and Mia, which eventually evolves into a brief romantic attraction. During the event, she hides in a bathroom

“The Fallout” Review: Jenna Ortega and Maddie Ziegler Explore Queerness and Trauma Together. Autostraddle

The film skips the typical political debates surrounding gun control, instead focusing on the survivors' internal struggles:

This role is widely considered one of Jenna Ortega's finest performances, showcasing her range before her superstardom in Wednesday .

Vada struggles with a sense of emotional detachment and guilt while her best friend, Nick, turns to activism.

Shared trauma leads to a deep, complex friendship between Vada and Mia, which eventually evolves into a brief romantic attraction.

“The Fallout” Review: Jenna Ortega and Maddie Ziegler Explore Queerness and Trauma Together. Autostraddle

The film skips the typical political debates surrounding gun control, instead focusing on the survivors' internal struggles: