Warner Bros. has reshuffled its film release schedule, affecting major titles like Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride,” and Zach Cregger’s horror film “Weapons.”
1. “One Battle After Another” (Leonardo DiCaprio & Paul Thomas Anderson) – New Release Date: September 26, 2025
- The film, an American crime thriller, was originally set for August 8.
- The delay allows theaters to install VistaVision projection systems to match Anderson’s vision.
- Moving to late September positions it for the awards season.
- Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor.
2. “The Bride” (Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Steampunk Frankenstein) – New Release Date: March 6, 2026
- The film, starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley, has been delayed from September 2025 to March 2026.
- Avoids competing with Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein movie, which releases on Netflix in November 2025.
3. “Weapons” (Zach Cregger’s Horror Film) – New Release Date: August 8, 2025
- Originally set for January 2026, it has been moved up to August 8, 2025.
- A multi-story horror epic starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner.
- Warner Bros. is confident in the film, which will preview at CinemaCon this month.
4. “Flowervale Street” (Anne Hathaway’s Mystery Thriller) – New Release Date: August 14, 2026
- Directed by David Robert Mitchell (It Follows) and produced by J.J. Abrams.
- Starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, and Maisy Stella, the film is set in the 1980s and follows a family experiencing strange events in their neighborhood.
- Delayed from March 2026 to August 2026.
5. “The Cat in the Hat” (Warner Bros. Animation) – New Release Date: February 27, 2025
- Featuring Bill Hader and Quinta Brunson, the animated Dr. Seuss adaptation moves up by two weeks.
- This prevents competition with Pixar’s “Hoppers,” which releases the following week.
Final Thoughts:
- “One Battle After Another” moves closer to awards season, increasing its Oscar chances.
- “The Bride” strategically moves away from del Toro’s Frankenstein.
- “Weapons” gets an earlier release, suggesting strong confidence.
- “Flowervale Street” gets a later date, possibly for post-production or marketing reasons.
- “The Cat in the Hat” moves up to avoid Pixar competition.
Which of these films are you most excited about? 🎬