Dylan O’Brien has officially gone from “aww, he’s cute!” to “OMG, did you see that scene?” thanks to a leaked clip from his new dramedy, Twinless.
The film—directed by and co-starring James Sweeney—made its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it was initially met with rave reviews, a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and whispers of festival awards.
However, the real talk of the town became the oh-so-explicit footage of Dylan and James’s characters getting it on in ways that had the entire internet collectively fanning themselves.
The Plot Thickens (Literally and Figuratively)
Twinless tells the story of two young men who meet at a support group for individuals grieving the loss of their twin.
Cue heartwarming moments, exploration of grief—and apparently some scorching chemistry between the leads.
So scorching, in fact, that a certain private scene leaked online before the film could even secure a wider release.
As glimpses of the erotic encounter (complete with multiple positions) made their rounds on social media, fans lost it faster than you can say, “Stiles who?”
“Goddamn, What a Time to Be Alive!”
If you’re wondering how the fanbase reacted, let’s just say it involved a lot of jaw-dropping tweets.
One user wrote, “Dylan O’Brien’s gay sex scene was not on my 2025 bingo card, but goddamn what a time to be alive.”
Another user confessed, “Went to check the trending tag—holy wow, that looked real asf!”
You get the idea: the internet is basically one giant drool-fest right now.
Sundance Pulls the Plug
But the drama didn’t stop there. Citing “copyright infringement on various social media platforms,” festival organizers announced they were removing Twinless from the Sundance Film Festival online platform altogether.
“We regret that online ticket holders will no longer be able to access the film,” a spokesperson lamented, explaining their commitment to protecting filmmakers’ intellectual property.
Fans, of course, responded with heartbreak and slight outrage, since Twinless was building serious momentum for the festival’s biggest awards.
The Leak Heard ‘Round the World
Whether you call it a fiasco, a fiastra, or just “OMG Dylan is gay on-screen,” this leak has overshadowed nearly everything else about the film.
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And that’s a pity, because critics who caught the Sundance premiere are raving about O’Brien’s performance—praising it not just for sizzling sex appeal, but for the nuanced portrayal of grief, personal growth, and bond-forming in the face of tragedy.
Still, if anything, the leak is fueling huge anticipation for a general release.
After all, if a 30-second snippet of a steamy scene can cause this much conversation, imagine what the entire film might do once it becomes officially available—wherever that may be.
What’s Next for Twinless?
As of now, no official distribution date has been announced, though rumor has it a few streaming giants have been sniffing around.
One thing’s for sure: between the festival accolades and the mega-viral reaction to Dylan O’Brien’s newly crowned “Gay Scene of the Year,” Twinless is shaping up to be 2025’s must-see phenomenon.
Until we get an official screening date, we’ll all be perched on the edge of our seats, refreshing social media for any updates.
Because let’s be real: if this is what Dylan O’Brien has in store for us, we are so ready to see him bring that heat (and heart!) to a screen near us—leaks or no leaks.
Final Word
So there you have it, folks: Dylan O’Brien’s leap into full-frontal gay cinematic territory has stolen the Sundance spotlight and ignited the Twittersphere.
If you thought Teen Wolf was the spiciest Dylan O’Brien could get, think again—and keep an eye out for that official release date.
After all, love it or hate it, it’s one of the hottest talking points of 2025—and that is a fact no leak can obscure!
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