Briarcliff Entertainment has secured distribution of “Magazine Dreams” for early 2025

Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired domestic distribution rights for the film Magazine dreamswhich stars Jonathan Majors in a critically acclaimed performance as an aspiring bodybuilder. The film, which premiered to great acclaim at Sundance, is scheduled to hit theaters in early 2025. Directed and written by Elijah Bynum, the film tells the story of Killian Maddox, a troubled young bodybuilder who must overcome physical and psychological problems in the pursuit of his ambitions.

Jonathan Majors, known for his role in Creed III and upcoming projects in the Marvel Universe, underwent a rigorous training regimen for the role, consuming 6,100 calories per day and working out six days per week for four months. In the film, Maddox struggles with a number of challenges, including steroid use affecting his health, and his struggle to connect with others leads him down a dark and obsessive path.

The acquisition by Briarcliff Entertainment follows the film’s previous uncertainty. After Majors’ arrest and conviction for assault and harassment, Searchlight Pictures, which had originally acquired the film, dropped it from its distribution plans. Despite the controversy surrounding the majors, Briarcliff’s Tom Ortenberg sees great value in the film, calling it “a visceral experience that challenges perceptions of ambition and identity.”

Magazine dreams also features supporting performances from Haley Bennett, Taylour Paige and Mike O’Hearn. The film won the US Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision at Sundance and has an 82% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from over 90 reviews.

The film’s producers include Jennifer Fox, Dan Gilroy, Jeffrey Soros and Simon Horsman, with major executive producers Luke Rodgers and Andrew Blau. “We are honored to bring this extraordinary work to theaters nationwide and invite audiences to witness a story that will resonate long after the credits roll,” said Ortenberg.

The deal was negotiated by CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers and the Briarcliff Entertainment team.