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Breaking News: “Josephine” Sundance Winner Drops Fiery Trailer
Breaking News: “Josephine” Sundance Winner Drops Fiery Trailer

Breaking News: “Josephine” Sundance Winner Drops Fiery Trailer

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By Freya C.

- Aug 15, 2026

Pull up a chair and grab some popcorn. Sundance hit, "Josephine", just threw a mind-blowing first trailer at us! This electrifying psychological drama, snatching not one but top two honors at this year's Sundance Film Festival, is on the pulse and doesn't shy away from pushing boundaries.

In the spotlight are the sterling performances from Hollywood's finest, Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan. This riveting story, a reflection of writer-director Beth de Araújo's own life, sees Tatum and Chan as parents vertically navigating the challenging territory of life after their eight-year-old daughter, portrayed by promising newbie Mason Reeves, becomes a shock crime eyewitness in San Fran's Golden Gate Park.

The movie world stood up and took notice when "Josephine" was a breakout star at Sundance, bagging not just the coveted Grand Jury Prize but also Audience Award. A seven-figure handshake later, Sumerian Pictures have "Josephine" in their stable, even fielding it at Berlin International Film Festival, and it's headed for the Toronto International Film Festival next. And boy, are they serious about it, pledging full force for an awards season campaign, potentially following in the steps of cinematic giant "CODA", the last film to cop both major Sundance awards, and score the golden trophy at the Oscar's.

Breaking News: “Josephine” Sundance Winner Drops Fiery Trailer

"Josephine" turning heads isn't a fable either. In his review, Variety's distinguished past head movie critic, Peter Debruge, put a stamp on "Josephine" as the Sundance "standout”, celebrating de Araújo's audacity to delve straight into the harsh battleground of sex-related violence that plagues society.

Joining Araújo in the production house are the dynamic trio - Tatum, Chan and David Kaplan, aided by Josh Peters, Marina Stabile, Mark H. Rapaport and Crystine Zhang. Emmanuel Nunez and Jordan Rapaport are part of the pack too, pulling the strings as executive producers.

The wait won't be long. "Josephine" arrives at movie theaters on November 20. So, get ready - it's time for "Josephine".

OUR RATING

9 / 10

Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan shine in the first trailer for Sundance double-winner, the intense autobiographical thriller, "Josephine".