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‘The Carpenter’s Son’ Trailer Drops as Magnolia Sets Nov. 14 Theatrical Release

Rooted in the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, Lotfy Nathan channels his Coptic background into an R-rated religious horror.

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Overview

  • Magnolia Pictures unveiled the official trailer on Oct. 1 following the poster reveal on Sept. 30.
  • The film will open in U.S. theaters on Nov. 14, 2025, following a festival-focused rollout and recent marketing push.
  • Nicolas Cage stars as Joseph alongside FKA twigs as Mary and Noah Jupe as their son, with Isla Johnston portraying a mysterious stranger.
  • Set in Roman-era Egypt, the story positions a family in a supernatural conflict, blending biblical reimagining with genre-driven horror.
  • The movie holds an R rating for strong and bloody violent content and brief nudity, and early online criticism and petitions have surfaced ahead of release.