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Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King Adaptation ‘The Life of Chuck’ Poised for Release with Divided Early Reviews

Preceded by a People’s Choice Award at TIFF, the film reframes apocalyptic dread as an uplifting celebration of living

Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Life of Chuck,’ which is based on a Stephen King novella, is about loss and death, but it’s also a joyous movie starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara and Mark Hamill. (Courtesy of NEON)
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Overview

  • The Life of Chuck is an independent adaptation of Stephen King’s novella directed by Mike Flanagan and scheduled for release on June 6, 2025.
  • Neon secured distribution after the film won the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.
  • The narrative unfolds in reverse chronological order across three timelines, tracing Chuck’s life from middle age back to childhood.
  • Early critical response has been mixed, with some reviewers praising its heartfelt exploration of mortality and others finding its ambition uneven.
  • Flanagan’s creative freedom allowed him to add unique touches—such as Carl Sagan references—to complement King’s themes of joy and human resilience.