Warner Bros. Adjusts Film Release Calendar

Warner Bros. is strategically adjusting its film release calendar ahead of the highly anticipated CinemaCon, which kicks off on March 31 in Las Vegas. In a significant announcement, the studio has confirmed that Maggie Gyllenhaal’s highly anticipated adaptation of Frankenstein, titled The Bride, has been delayed from its original release date of September 26, 2025, to March 6, 2026. The film, which stars the talented duo of Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley, has faced several challenges during its post-production, according to insiders.

New Spring Release Date

The decision to move The Bride to a spring release is expected to enhance its box office potential by aligning it with spring holidays and school breaks, which could attract a larger audience. Despite its later release timeline, the film is still positioned as a strong contender for several awards, given its artistic pedigree.

Rescheduling of Anderson's 'One Battle After Another'

In another pivotal change, Paul Thomas Anderson's upcoming project One Battle After Another, featuring the ever-magnetic Leonardo DiCaprio, has been rescheduled from its August 8, 2023, debut to September 16, 2025—the new date originally slotted for The Bride. This delay will allow Anderson's film to enjoy a worldwide release in IMAX theaters and ensure the implementation of VISTA VISION projection systems for an enhanced viewing experience.

Impact on Cannes Film Festival

However, this timeline shift suggests that One Battle After Another may not premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival as initially hoped. Nevertheless, its late September launch is strategically timed to coincide with the fall film festival circuit, maximizing its exposure.

Limited Budget and Star-Studded Cast

With a budget exceeding $130 million, this film represents Anderson's most costly project to date, a crucial move for Warner Bros. as the studio grapples with recent box office setbacks. The film is said to draw inspiration from Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Alana Haim, Teyana Taylor, and Benicio del Toro among others.

Advancements of Other Projects

Additionally, fans of director Zach Cregger, known for his successful film Barbarian, will be pleased to learn that his horror anthology Weapons has been advanced from January 11, 2026, to August 8, 2025. This multi-layered horror project boasts an impressive lineup, including Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich.

Further Release Adjustments

Other noteworthy changes from Warner Bros. include the animated feature The Cat in the Hat, which has been moved up from March 6, 2026, to February 27, 2026. Meanwhile, David Robert Mitchell’s Flowervale Street, featuring stars like Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, has been pushed from March 13, 2026, to August 14, 2026.

Conclusion

Keep an eye on these developments as Warner Bros. reshapes its film landscape—cinema lovers won’t want to miss what’s coming next!