Madonna is in full force in her latest era as she releases Confessions II – The Film on YouTube, the accompanying visual piece for her upcoming 15th studio album of the same name, on June 8, 2026.
Directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase (TORSO), the global release follows the film’s premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre in New York City last Friday, June 5.
The film follows a chaotic night out that spirals through themes of obsession and desire, filled with ambushes, worship, and pursuit that ultimately circle back to the dancefloor.
The project continues Madonna’s connection to dance music culture, religious symbolism, and fashion. It harkens back to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor, the predecessor to her forthcoming record, while bringing its disco and electronic aesthetic into the modern age and Gen Z club culture.
The cast includes Archie Madekwe, Benedict Cumberbatch, Gwendoline Christie, Julia Garner, Kate Moss, Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon, Odessa A’zion, Richard E. Grant, Sabrina Carpenter, and Shygirl, all appearing as themselves.
Additionally, the Queen of Pop and LGBTQIA+ icon held a surprise concert in Times Square, New York, to celebrate Pride Month.
In collaboration with Grindr, the popular social and dating app for the LGBTQIA+ community, she performed songs from her upcoming comeback album Confessions II, along with hits from its predecessor. The performance also served as a promotional campaign for the album and its accompanying short film.
Watch Confessions II — The Film, dropping at 11:00 PM (PH Time), below:
Confessions II (the album) drops on July 3, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Confessions II – The Film is a short film directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase (TORSO), released on YouTube on June 8, 2026. It serves as the visual companion to Madonna’s upcoming 15th studio album and follows a chaotic night themed around obsession, desire, and the dancefloor.
The film features a star-studded cast including Sabrina Carpenter, Benedict Cumberbatch, Gwendoline Christie, Julia Garner, Kate Moss, Lourdes Leon, Odessa A’zion, Richard E. Grant, Shygirl, and Archie Madekwe, all appearing as themselves.
Madonna’s Confessions II album releases on July 3, 2026. It is her 15th studio album and the follow-up to her 2005 record Confessions on a Dance Floor, carrying forward a disco and electronic sound updated for a contemporary audience.
The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on June 5, 2026, three days before its global YouTube debut on June 8.
Madonna performed songs from her upcoming Confessions II album alongside tracks from Confessions on a Dance Floor at a surprise Times Square concert during Pride Month. The event was held in partnership with Grindr as part of the album’s promotional campaign.
