Sydney Sweeney’s Thriller Sequel With Kirsten Dunst Gets A Risky 2027 Release Date In a move sure to leave audiences scratching their heads, Lionsgate has picked a wildly precarious time to release its film. In a move sure to leave audiences scratching their heads , Lionsgate has picked a wildly precarious time to release this film, which is set to star Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst. And theatergoers were quick to flock to the internet to share their thoughts on the oddly timed choice. , based on Frieda McFadden’s novel and starring Sydney Sweeney alongside Amanda Seyfried, will premiere in theaters on December 17th, 2027. That means that it will be competing withfilm was, it’s unclear how they’ll hope to outdo Secret Wars and the hype machine that is Marvel.Moviegoers immediately flocked to X to dissect Lionsgate’s decision to debut its own film so close to an Avengers film’s release, with some saying there was no way it could gain any traction. And while the opposites attract release schedule for Barbie and Oppenheimer worked for both films, even becoming a meme in its own right, it’s unlikely that will be the case for these two flicks. “Trying to replicate Barbenheimer so bad,”?! Yeah, sure, buddy.” And one more said, “I’ll be there for The Housemaid’s Secret Wars.” Overall, it’s a risky move—ifis actually being released in December of next year, which feels like a slim chance, considering that Marvel movies take notoriously long to produce, and filming hasn’t even started onfilm, Lionsgate Group chair Adam Fogelson said in a statement, “It’s clear from both the global box office and from the outpouring on social media that audiences have responded strongly—and audibly—to the totally unique and truly theatrical experience ofis another wildly thrilling book in Freida’s series that has captivated readers worldwide, and we look forward to translating it into a similarly rousing and riotous moviegoing experience.” And it’s true thatwas incredibly successful, becoming an instant global hit that grossed nearly $400 million worldwide.3 Science Fiction Books Coming Out In 2026 That Already Need Movie or TV AdaptationsGet access to exclusive stories on new releases, movies, shows, comics, anime, games and more!