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‘The Carpenter’s Son’ Trailer Debuts as Magnolia Sets Nov. 14 U.S. Theatrical Release

Lotfy Nathan’s biblical horror reframes a sacred story through apocryphal sources and unsettling imagery.

Overview

  • Magnolia Pictures released the full trailer on Oct. 1 and confirmed a nationwide opening on Nov. 14, 2025.
  • The cast features Nicolas Cage as Joseph, FKA twigs as Mary, and Noah Jupe as their son, with Isla Johnston as a mysterious tempter.
  • The Motion Picture Association rated the film R for strong/bloody violent content and brief nudity.
  • Writer-director Lotfy Nathan draws on his Coptic Christian background, with the screenplay influenced by the Infancy Gospel of Thomas.
  • The campaign accelerated with an official poster and trailer rollout under Magnolia/ Magnet Releasing, and coverage notes the project’s potentially contentious religious framing.