Best Pancakes in the County Hits Theaters Nov. 20

Best Pancakes in the County is an action thriller that will open in theaters and on digital platforms on November 20, 2026. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Justin Long and Shelley Hennig, with Ravi Patel also appearing. The movie is written and directed by Ken Sanzel and is set for a simultaneous release in the United States.

The logline describes a single night in a small‑town diner that turns into a deadly standoff involving rogue federal agents, a fast‑talking con man with a dangerous past, and a waitress who holds secrets. The story follows the tension as loyalties blur and survival depends on outthinking and outgunning everyone.

A first‑look trailer was released, showing Cage in a role that includes a prosthetic nose. An official poster featuring the actor’s transformed appearance was posted by Fandango on X, and the poster confirms the November 20 release date.

IFC Films acquired the U.S. rights to the movie, and the film will be distributed by Independent Film Company. The production team includes producers Raja Collins, Eduard Osipov, Eric Brenner, Niko Fomenko, R. Wesley Sierk III, John D. Straley, Audra Gricius, Jina Panebianco, Lance Kawas, Ahmed S. Boomrod and Eugene Pruss.