Sense and Sensibility film adaptation starring Daisy Edgar-Jones

A new film adaptation of Jane Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’, directed by Georgia Oakley, is set for release in theaters on October 16, 2026. Distributed by Focus Features, the production stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as Elinor Dashwood and Esmé Creed-Miles as Marianne Dashwood.

The story follows the Dashwood sisters as they navigate romance and financial instability following the death of their father. The film explores the tension between Elinor’s rationalism and Marianne’s emotionalism. Critics and observers have noted the production’s emphasis on the relationship between the two leads, with some highlighting the film’s visual texture and period-accurate themes regarding the economic constraints placed on women during the Regency era.

Costume designer Grace Snell utilized 1990s-inspired tailoring, drawing influence from designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Comme des Garçons, to reflect the characters' internal states and economic circumstances. The film arrives amidst a renewed interest in Austen’s works, coinciding with other upcoming adaptations of her literature.