Overview
- Early reviews highlight Tessa Thompson’s lead turn and Nina Hoss’s standout entrance, with several critics also praising the film’s lush production and costume design.
- Critics express reservations about tonal clarity and narrative choices, citing issues with editing, framing, and an overbearing score by Hildur Guðnadóttir.
- Amazon MGM schedules a limited theatrical rollout for October 22, 2025, followed by a global Prime Video debut on October 29, 2025.
- The adaptation transposes Hedda Gabler to mid‑century England and recasts Lovborg as Eileen, recentering the story around three women and Hedda’s concealed desires.
- Key collaborators include cinematographer Sean Bobbitt, production designer Cara Brower, and costume designer Lindsay Pugh, whose work many reviewers singled out for acclaim.