Jeff Nichols’ ‘The Bikeriders’ Has Been Reset for a June 2024 Release

Jeff Nichols’ ‘The Bikeriders’ Has Been Reset for a June 2024 Release

by Alex Billington
December 11, 2023
Source: Deadline

It’s official – The Bikeriders has a new release date for next year. A few weeks ago, news broke that 20th Century Studios (owned by Disney) was dumping the project despite good reviews. After premiering at both the 2023 Telluride & London Film Festivals this fall, the film was originally scheduled to open in theaters in early December. But after the two big strikes in Hollywood stopped them from promoting it (with all of the talented actors who star in it) the studio was unable to move forward with their release date. They pulled it from the schedule, and now Focus Features has taken over instead, buying the film from them and setting it for a summer 2024 opening. Now it’s confirmed – Jeff Nichols’ motorcycle film The Bikeriders is has been reset to open on June 21st, 2024, just over six months from. The impressive ensemble cast, most of whom did their own riding on an array of period-correct motorcycles, features Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Boyd Holbrook, and Norman Reedus. Worth it just for that line-up. And for all the bike ridin’ of course. Stay tuned for more news – catch the original trailer below.

Here’s the original 2023 trailer (+ first poster) for Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders, direct from YouTube:

Inspired by Danny Lyon’s iconic book of photography, The Bikeriders immerses you in the look, feel, and sounds of the bare-knuckled, grease-covered subculture of ’60s motorcycle riders. Kathy, a strong-willed member of the Vandals who’s married to a wild, reckless bikerider named Benny, recounts their evolution over the course of a decade, beginning as a local club of outsiders united by good times, rumbling bikes, and respect for their strong, steady leader Johnny. Over the years, Kathy tries to navigate her husband’s untamed nature and his allegiance to Johnny, with whom she also feels she must compete for Benny’s attention. As life in the Vandals gets more dangerous, and the club threatens to become a more sinister gang, Kathy, Benny and Johnny are forced to make choices about their loyalty to the club and to each other. The Bikeriders is both written and directed by acclaimed American filmmaker Jeff Nichols, director of the films Shotgun Stories, Take Shelter, Mud, Midnight Special, and Loving previously. It’s produced by Sarah Green, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, and Arnon Milchan. This initially premiered at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival. Focus Features will debut The Bikeriders in theaters starting June 21st, 2024 next summer.

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