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Kristen Stewart’s ‘The Chronology of Water’ Opens in U.S. Theaters After L.A. Premiere

A years-long effort culminates in an experimental 16mm adaptation that is drawing strong early reviews.

Overview

  • The film marks Stewart’s feature writing-directing debut, adapting Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 memoir.
  • Imogen Poots leads the cast, with Thora Birch and Jim Belushi in support, in a non-linear work shaped by aggressive editing and abrasive sound.
  • Stewart spent roughly eight years developing the project and says she wrote hundreds of drafts as financing proved difficult.
  • The Los Angeles premiere took place at 2220 Arts + Archives, where Stewart walked the red carpet with her wife and producer Dylan Meyer, who also gave feedback during post-production.
  • After premiering at Cannes in 2025, the movie opened nationwide Jan. 9 with largely positive notices, including a strong early Rotten Tomatoes score reported by outlets.