Entertainment
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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