Our Hero, Balthazar

Our Hero, Balthazar is a mix of comedy, drama, and thriller centered on a wealthy teenager from New York. In an attempt to impress a girl he likes who is an activist, Balthazar creates content regarding American gun culture. After interacting with an online troll, he becomes convinced that the individual intends to carry out a mass shooting. This leads Balthazar to travel to Texas to confront the person and prevent a violent crime, only to discover a reality different from what he anticipated.

The film was directed by Oscar Boyson, who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer alongside Ricky Camilleri and David Duque-Estrada. The production involved several companies, including Spacemaker Productions and Roosevelt Film Lab. The movie stars Jaeden Martell in the title role, with Asa Butterfield, Chris Bauer, Pippa Knowles, Danny McCarthy, and Jennifer Ehle in the main cast. In total, the project credited 44 actors and 124 crew members. Released on March 27, 2026, the film has a runtime of 96 minutes. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 6.6/10 based on 20 votes.