Overview

• 'Magazine Dreams,' a psychological drama about an obsessive bodybuilder, is set for theatrical release on March 21, 2025, after a two-year postponement.
• The delay followed Jonathan Majors' December 2023 conviction for misdemeanor assault and harassment, which led to his dismissal from multiple projects, including Marvel Studios.
• Initially acquired by Searchlight Pictures, the film was dropped after Majors' legal issues and later picked up by Briarcliff Entertainment.
• Critics have praised Majors' performance as a career-best, highlighting his portrayal of the deeply troubled protagonist, Killian Maddox.
• The film explores themes of mental illness, loneliness, and the toxic pursuit of perfection, drawing comparisons to works like 'Taxi Driver' and 'Whiplash.'