“Killers of the Flower Moon” will release in movie theaters simultaneously around the globe in late October, shrugging off a planned limited release earlier that month.
Apple Studios announced Tuesday that Martin Scorsese’s opus starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone will hit cineplexes October 20, with a streaming debut on Apple TV Plus to follow at an undetermined date. This pivots from a previously-announced limited rollout set for October 6. Paramount Pictures is partnering with the tech monolith on distribution.
While reasoning for the scuttled limited release was not disclosed, Hollywood continues to struggle through dual union strikes with no immediate end in sight. Should the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA continue to spar with show business producers, Scorsese’s all-star cast will not be able to promote the big-budget crime thriller. A splashy wide release could benefit “Killers” at a time when movies of all scopes and budget ranges have struggled to pop in limited release, the only notable winner since the pandemic being Oscar winner “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Apple and Paramount will likely gain more momentum with a strong global push.
“Killers” is the story of a killing spree backed by white settlers targeting the wealthy Osage Nation of Oklahoma, in possession of priceless oil fields. Pre-ordained with awards favorability before a strong Cannes Film Festival debut in May, earning a 9-minute standing ovation. The film teams DiCaprio once again with Scorsese mainstay Robert De Niro. Indie heatseeker Gladstone (“Certain Women,” “Fancy Dance”) received glowing notices for her breakout performance.
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