Stephen King's 'Salem's Lot' Set for Max Premiere

The long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King's novel, directed by Gary Dauberman, moves to streaming following multiple postponements and a shift in Warner Bros. Discovery's release strategy.

Stephen King's 'Salem's Lot' adaptation, long delayed, will premiere on Max in 2024, marking its shift from a planned theatrical release.
The film, directed by Gary Dauberman, faced multiple delays due to the Warner Bros. and Discovery merger, originally set for a September 2022 theater debut.
Stephen King praised the film for its 'old-school horror filmmaking,' expressing confusion over the delayed release.
The adaptation of King's 1975 novel features a cast including Lewis Pullman, Alfre Woodard, and Makenzie Leigh, among others.
This release decision comes amid Warner Bros. Discovery's strategy shift, previously canceling projects like 'Batgirl' and 'Coyote vs. Acme' as tax write-offs.

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