Zoe Kravitz and Austin Butler spark dating buzz after NYC theater outing

Zoe Kravitz and Austin Butler were spotted attending an immersive theater experience together in New York City, reigniting ongoing rumors of a real-life romance.

The duo, who co-star in the upcoming film Caught Stealing, were seen at “Viola’s Room” by immersive theater group Punchdrunk at The Shed in Hudson Yards last weekend.

Multiple sources confirmed the actors arrived and left the show together, accompanied by their Caught Stealing director Darren Aronofsky. The sighting adds new fuel to reports that Kravitz and Butler grew close during the filming of their movie, where they were seen kissing on set in October 2024.

The rumors first emerged in April 2025, shortly after Kravitz ended her engagement to actor Channing Tatum following a three-year relationship. Butler also reportedly ended his long-term relationship with model Kaia Gerber around the same time.

“Viola’s Room,” created by the team behind the popular show Sleep No More, is a dark, immersive experience that features a barefoot audience and narration by Helena Bonham Carter through headphones. Known for drawing celebrity attendees, the show’s intimate format adds to the intrigue of Kravitz and Butler’s joint appearance.

While Butler’s representative has previously denied any romantic involvement, neither star has addressed the rumors publicly. Their upcoming film, Caught Stealing, is based on the novel by Charlie Huston, who also wrote the screenplay. Butler plays a washed-up baseball player caught in the criminal underworld of 1990s New York.

With public appearances like this adding to speculation, fans will be closely watching the duo as the film’s release approaches.