Steven Spielberg's next film The Fabelmans has officially been given a release date that's just in time for the holidays next year. Set in Arizona, the film is billed as a loose adaptation of Spielberg's own childhood. The film was shot in Los Angeles this summer, and the Amblin production will be distributed by Universal Pictures. The Fabelmans will be the 36th film to come from the acclaimed director and follows his adaptation of West Side Story, which releases this Friday.
According to Variety, the semi-biographical film will be released over next Thanksgiving weekend on November 23, 2022. The film is joining an already crowded month in terms of theatrical releases. The next film from David O. Russell (Joy, American Hustle) is slated for release on November 4. Warner Bros also has The Flash scheduled for a Novemeber 4 release, and Disney/Marvel will follow that up with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever a week later on November 11. The Fabelmans' biggest competitor, however, will be the Michael B. Jordan-led and directed Creed III, which also opens on November 23.
The Fabelmans has been building buzz all year with an impressive cast. So far, it includes Michelle Williams as the film's version of Spielberg's mother, Paul Dano as the director's father, and Seth Rogen playing Spielberg's uncle. The film is gearing up to be a major awards player next year, as it is sure to be Spielberg's most personal film yet. The director is also gaining awards momentum this year for West Side Story, which has been getting rave reviews. Specific plot details for The Fabelmans are unknown for now. Though the film will supposedly explore the most formative and developmental parts of Spielberg's childhood in Arizona. The script was co-written by Spielberg and Tony Kushner, who re-teamed on West Side Story as well, and is shaping up to be an emotional and compelling story.
Source: Variety