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After a long and uncertain road to release, Magazine Dreams has resurfaced with its first official trailer. The long-awaited film stars Jonathan Majors as an aspiring bodybuilder struggling with personal demons. Read more and check out the first trailer inside.
The release of Magazine Dreams’ first trailer reignited conversations about the highly anticipated drama. The Elijah Bynum-directed film is now set to hit theaters on March 21, 2025.
The newly unveiled trailer delivers a raw and intense look into the life of Killian Maddox, a man consumed by his relentless pursuit of bodybuilding fame while caring for his ailing grandfather. “You have to do something big and important, or no one will remember you when you’re dead,” Majors’ character ominously narrates, setting the tone for a film that delves into ambition, loneliness, and self-destruction.
Initially making waves at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Magazine Dreams was quickly acquired by Searchlight Pictures and positioned as an awards-season frontrunner. Critics hailed Majors’ physically and emotionally grueling performance as career-defining, with many expecting the film to be a major contender in the industry. However, its trajectory took a sharp turn when Majors was convicted of assault and harassment, prompting Searchlight to shelve the film indefinitely.
Now, with Briarcliff Entertainment stepping in as the new distributor, Magazine Dreams is finally set to reach audiences. Despite the controversy surrounding its lead, the film’s gripping storytelling and haunting portrayal of an obsessive pursuit of greatness continue to draw intrigue.
Majors underwent an intense 18-month training regimen to fully embody the character, bringing a level of physical and psychological depth that is evident in the trailer. Alongside him, the cast includes Taylour Paige, Haley Bennett, and veteran actor Harrison Page, each adding layers to the film’s emotionally charged narrative.
As Magazine Dreams gears up for its long-awaited theatrical release, it remains a film shrouded in both artistic acclaim and off-screen controversy. With its first trailer sparking old and new conversations, audiences will soon witness whether this dark, enthralling character study will make the impact it originally set out to achieve.
