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French epic 'De Gaulle' secures U.S. theatrical distribution with Samuel Goldwyn Films

Variety reports that the distributor acquired rights to Antonin Baudry's two-part historical epic for late 2026.

The short version

  • Samuel Goldwyn Films secured U.S. distribution rights for the two-part historical film 'De Gaulle'.[Variety]
  • The project carried an estimated production budget of €70 million ($82 million) and has taken in $48 million in France.[Variety]
  • A theatrical run across American cinemas is planned for November or December 2026.[Variety]

Key facts

  • Samuel Goldwyn Films bought the U.S. distribution rights for the two-part historical production 'De Gaulle'.[Variety]
  • The release in U.S. theaters is tentatively slated for November or December 2026.[Variety]
  • The production carried a budget of €70 million, or roughly $82 million.[Variety]
  • The film accumulated $48 million across more than 5.6 million ticket sales in France.[Variety]

What remains uncertain

  • The exact date for the U.S. theatrical premiere remains undecided between November and December 2026.[Variety]

Sources

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