A24 now confirms the U.S. release date forThe Brutalist. Directed by Brady Corbet, the historical epic stars Adrien Brody as Hungarian-born Jewish architect, László Tóth, who flees post-war Europe with his wife to begin a new life in America, with a mysterious client then changing the course of their lives forever.The Brutalistreviewswere glowing from critics following the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival, with A24 subsequently securing domestic distrubution rights.
Now, perDeadline,A24 has setThe Brutalist’s limited U.S. release date for August 14, 2025. An exact number of theaters the film will play in has not yet been released. The release date confirmation arrives asThe Brutalistremains at an impressive 98% on Rotten Tomatoes following its 13-minute standing ovation at Venice, at which Corbet won the Golden Lion award for Best Director.
Prior to directingThe Brutalist, Corbet directed three episodes ofApple TV+‘sThe Crowded Roomstarring Tom Holland.
What The Brutalist’s Domestic Release Means For The Film
Corbet’s Film Could Be A Major Contender At The 2025 Oscars
The Brutalistis already generating a great deal of awards buzz, with its strong critical response suggesting that it could end up being a major performer at next spring’s 97th Academy Awards ceremony.The film’s theatrical release prior to July 10, 2025, means it will be eligible to compete at the upcoming Oscars ceremony, provided it meets other theatrical release criteria as outlined in Academy rules. Other criteria include, for example, playing in specific theaters in specific cities with a certain number of showtimes per day.
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ConsideringThe Brutalist’s awards buzz, A24’s release will certainly be adhering to these Academy rules so that the film has a chance to compete. Whether the film performs well at the box office and is a hit with audiences, however, is another matter. Despite being shot on film and featuring an epic, four-hour long runtime in a historical setting,Corbet’s film is reported to have been made for under $10 million, setting the bar for success fairly low.
In addition to Brody,The Brutalist’s cast features Guy Pearce, Felicity Jones, Joe Alwyn, Stacy Martin, Raffey Cassidy, Emma Laird, Alessandro Nivola, and Isaach De Bankolé.
In terms of comparable movies that paint a picture of howThe Brutalistwill perform, there aren’t many recent examples.Killers of the Flower Moon(2023) runs close to three-and-a-half hours and is similarly a historical epic, and that film, made for an estimated $200 million, was a box office flop, despite the combined power of Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Robert De Niro.Once Upon a Timein America(1982), which runs three hours and 49 minutes long, may be the closest comp in terms of runtime and subject matter, and that film was also a notable failure.
Our Take On The Brutalist’s Upcoming Theatrical Release
A24 Probably Doesn’t Expect A Box Office Hit
The Brutalist’s runtime alone will likely be enough to turn some audiences off from seeing it in theaters, even though it does include an intermission. The runtime will also limit the number of showtimes theaters can offer in a day. A24 likely didn’t acquireThe Brutalistfor its commercial prospects, however, but rather becauseit’s a prestige picture with a great deal of awards potential. Though the film is sure to have somewhat niche appeal with audiences, the buzz so far suggests it’s certainly one for film-lovers to look forward to.
The Brutalist
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Architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet flee Europe in 1947, seeking a fresh start in America. Their fate shifts after meeting a wealthy, enigmatic client.
