'Magazine Dreams' Prepares for Release Following Delays and Star's Legal Controversy

Jonathan Majors' acclaimed performance anchors the dark psychological drama, which explores male loneliness and mental health, as it arrives in theaters two years after its Sundance debut.

• Jonathan Majors' portrayal of an amateur bodybuilder in 'Magazine Dreams' has been widely praised as a career-defining performance despite the legal troubles surrounding the actor.
• The film, originally set for a 2023 release, was delayed after Majors' conviction for assault and the loss of its original distributor, Searchlight Pictures.
• Briarcliff Entertainment acquired the film after other studios distanced themselves, positioning it for release on March 21, 2025.
• 'Magazine Dreams' examines themes of isolation, untreated mental illness, and the obsessive pursuit of greatness, drawing comparisons to films like 'Taxi Driver.'
• The film's reception is complicated by the controversy surrounding Majors, sparking discussions about separating art from the personal conduct of artists.

4 Articles

Collider FandomWire Chicago Sun Times