Overview
Three super-powered men — David Dunn the Overseer, Kevin Crumb the Horde, and Elijah Price the Mr. Glass — are confined to the same psychiatric hospital, where a doctor argues their abilities are delusion. The Eastrail 177 Trilogy concludes with a confrontation that asks whether superheroes belong to comic books or reality.
Released in 2019, Glass was directed by M. Night Shyamalan and produced under the Universal Pictures banner. The film occupies a significant place within the Independent — telling a self-contained story outside of shared-continuity superhero franchises.
The film features lead performances from Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy, among others, anchoring a story that adapts characters first brought to life in Independent. Its source material gives the film a foundation rooted in decades of published storytelling, which Shyamalan and the creative team interpret through a cinematic lens.
Its 6.6 rating reflects a film that divided audiences — appreciated for its ambition and spectacle by some, criticized for pacing and execution by others. Its place in the genre remains a frequent discussion point.
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Trivia & Facts
Glass released in 2019, placing it within the 2010s era of comic book cinema — a decade that saw superhero films become the dominant force at the global box office.
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the film was produced by Universal Pictures and adapts source material from Independent.
The principal cast features Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson, with key supporting roles played by James McAvoy, Sarah Paulson, Anya Taylor-Joy.
The film belongs to Independent — an independent / standalone production, not tied to a shared cinematic universe.
Glass carries an audience rating of 6.6 — a middling reception but one that hasn't prevented its cultural footprint.
The Independent source material for Glass has been in continuous publication for decades, giving filmmakers a rich well of storylines, character arcs, and iconography to draw upon.
Modern superhero films like this one use a mix of practical effects and digital VFX, with entire sequences often shot against volume walls or LED stages pioneered by shows like The Mandalorian.
Glass is catalogued on Movies on Comics among our collection of 163 comic book films spanning 48 years of cinema — from Richard Donner's 1978 Superman to the present day.