# Release of the film Josephine

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261019-release-of-the-film-josephine
> Updated: 2026-10-19T21:00:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The psychological thriller-drama Josephine, written and directed by Beth de Araújo, is preparing for a wide theatrical release in November 2026. The film, which stars Mason Reeves, Channing Tatum, and Gemma Chan, follows an eight-year-old girl who witnesses a violent crime in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and the subsequent psychological trauma experienced by her family.

Following its premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where it won both the Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic and the Audience Award: Dramatic, the film has received significant critical acclaim, including a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. 

In the United States, Sumerian Pictures is scheduled to release the film in select theaters on November 20. In Brazil, the film, titled “Josephine: Fragmentos de um Crime,” is set for commercial release via Retrato Filmes on November 19. Due to its festival success, the production is considered a major contender for the 2027 Oscars.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Josephine: Fragmentos de um Crime set for November release

Directed by Beth de Araújo and starring Channing Tatum, the Sundance winner “Josephine: Fragmentos de um Crime” arrives in Brazilian theaters on November 19 as a strong 2027 Oscar contender.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josephine-fragmentos-de-um-crime-set-for-november-release

### 2026-10-14: Josephine trailer released ahead of November film debut

The trailer for Josephine, a Sundance award-winning psychological drama starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, has been released ahead of its November 2026 theatrical release.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josephine-trailer-released-ahead-of-november-film-debut

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