On June 6 2026, Madonna appeared in headlines around the world following the world premiere of her Confessions II short film at the 2026 Tribeca Festival in New York City.

The film premiered on June 5 at the Beacon Theatre, where Madonna presented a cinematic companion to her forthcoming album Confessions II. Directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase of TORSO, the short film ran more than 10 minutes and was built around the first six songs from the album, including I Feel So Free and Bring Your Love with Sabrina Carpenter.

Following the screening, Madonna appeared for a post-film conversation with Anderson Cooper, who stepped in after Jimmy Fallon was no longer able to moderate the discussion.

The premiere drew major entertainment coverage, with headlines including:

“Madonna Teases ‘Confessions II’ Album with Wild Short Film Featuring Cameos from Julia Garner, Kate Moss and Daughter Lourdes” — People

“Madonna Premieres Surrealistic, NSFW Confessions II Short Film at Tribeca: ‘It’s About Connection’” — Rolling Stone

“Madonna teases ‘Confessions II’ tour plans — but fans can forget about a Vegas residency” — Page Six

The film featured appearances by Arca, Archie Madekwe, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cole Palmer, Debi Mazar, Gwendoline Christie, Honey Dijon, João Pedro, Julia Garner, Kate Moss, Lourdes Leon, Odessa A’zion, Richard E. Grant, Sabrina Carpenter, Shygirl and others.

During the conversation, Madonna also addressed the possibility of touring behind Confessions II, while making it clear that fans should not expect a Las Vegas residency.

The Confessions II short film was scheduled to stream on YouTube beginning June 8, 2026, ahead of the album’s July 3 release.