The Trailer for Magazine Dreams Drops

Jonathan Majors takes on the role of an amateur bodybuilder with ambitions for greatness in the 2023 Sundance Film Festival favorite Magazine Dreams. The film, originally shelved by Searchlight Pictures following Majors' arrest in 2023 and subsequent conviction in 2024 for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, has been acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment and is set for a March 21 theatrical release.The newly released trailer highlights the film's emotional depth and showcases the acclaim it received before Majors' legal troubles. As executive producer and star, Majors portrays a bodybuilder whose relentless pursuit of success leads him into dangerous territory, both mentally and physically.Briarcliff CEO Tom Ortenberg announced that Briarcliff will purchase Magazine Dreams and stated that Briarcliff wants to bring the film to the masses.

“Elijah’s film made a well-deserved splash in Sundance and Briarcliff is looking forward to taking his story to the big screen across the country in early 2025,” he said. “Jonathan Majors’ transcendent performance as Killian Maddox will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most compelling and transformative roles in recent cinema history. We are honored to bring this extraordinary work to theaters nationwide, inviting audiences to witness a story that will resonate long after the credits roll.”

Elijah Bynum, the writer and director, expressed his relief in a statement that his film will finally be released to a mainstream audience.

“Dozens of incredibly talented people poured their time, energy and creativity into bringing this film to life, and I am immensely proud of their work,” said Bynum. “I’m grateful to Tom Ortenberg and Briarcliff Entertainment for their unwavering support, passion, and for giving this film the opportunity to reach a wider audience.”