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The Nightingale Scheduled for Feb. 12, 2027 Release Starring Fanning Sisters

Michael Morris directs the World War II drama from a screenplay by Dana Stevens.

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Overview

  • The film marks Dakota and Elle Fanning’s first on-screen collaboration as sisters in occupied France during World War II.
  • TriStar and Sony fixed the release to coincide with Valentine’s Day weekend, Presidents Day and Super Bowl Sunday to attract a built-in audience.
  • Production partners include Hello Sunshine, The Cantillon Company and Lewellen Pictures alongside the Fanning sisters as producers.
  • Based on Kristin Hannah’s bestselling novel that has sold over 11 million copies and led The New York Times list for 165 weeks, the story follows two women fighting for survival and freedom.
  • After pandemic-related delays, the project regained momentum in mid-2025 with Michael Morris’s attachment as director and a finalized production slate.