Jonathan Majors’ 'Magazine Dreams' Set for Release Following Legal Fallout and Career Turmoil
The dark character study faces low box office projections and public scrutiny as Majors attempts a comeback after his 2023 assault conviction.
- 'Magazine Dreams,' starring Jonathan Majors, will debut in theaters on March 21, 2025, two years after its Sundance premiere.
- The film, initially acquired by Searchlight Pictures, was dropped in January 2024 following Majors' conviction for misdemeanor assault and harassment.
- Briarcliff Entertainment later acquired the film and launched a promotional campaign to rehabilitate Majors’ image, including emotional interviews and a surprise wedding with actress Meagan Good.
- Critics have praised Majors' unsettling performance in the film, though its thematic overlap with his personal controversies complicates its reception.
- Despite critical acclaim for Majors' acting, the film is projected to earn only $2 million in its opening weekend, reflecting public skepticism and the lingering impact of Majors' legal troubles.