After multiple release date delays that left the film’s fate hanging in the balance, we’ve just learned that Lionsgate’s Antebellum will now release *at home* on September 18th.
The horror movie, directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, had originally been set for theatrical release back in April before being bumped to August. It’s now no longer being released in US theaters at all, instead available for on-demand streaming next month.
The film will, however, hit theaters in select international markets.
Bush and Renz said in a statement:
“While we designed Antebellum to be consumed as a communal experience in the theater, we are thrilled by the unique opportunity we have to pivot to a different kind of communal moment in our culture. As we face the realities of systemic racism in our country, which have crescendoed to this current inflection point in 2020, we understand how imperative it is to bring Antebellum to the broadest audience possible, while also prioritizing health and safety. It is our ardent hope that by sharing our film widely, both nationally and internationally, we will transform the moviegoing experience from home into a true event.”
Check out a new promo trailer for the at-home event below.
Antebellum stars Janelle Monáe as successful author Veronica Henley, who finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late.
The film also stars Marque Richardson II, Eric Lange, Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons, Tongayi Chirisa, Gabourey Sidibe, Rob Aramayo, Lily Cowles, and Jena Malone.
