Untitled Ryan Coogler film

Upcoming horror film by Ryan Coogler

Ryan Coogler
Zinzi Coogler
Sev Ohanian

Starring

Michael B. Jordan
Delroy Lindo
Jack O'Connell
Jayme Lawson
Wunmi Mosaku
Omar Benson Miller
Hailee Steinfeld

CinematographyAutumn Durald Arkapaw

Production
company

Proximity Media

Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures

Release date

March 7, 2025 (2025-03-07)

CountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglishBudget$90 million

Ryan Coogler is directing, writing, and co-producing an upcoming untitled American gothic supernatural horror film starring Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Jack O'Connell, Jayme Lawson, Wunmi Mosaku, Omar Benson Miller, and Hailee Steinfeld.

Coogler began developing the genre film through his production company Proximity Media in January 2024, when Jordan was cast. Warner Bros. Pictures acquired distribution rights the next month following a bidding war, and casting for additional roles took place in April, ahead of the start of filming that month.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 7, 2025.

Cast

Production

In January 2024, it was reported that an untitled genre film directed, written and co-produced by Ryan Coogler through his production company Proximity Media. Longtime collaborator Michael B. Jordan was cast in the lead role.^[1] Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Universal Pictures were in a bidding war to acquire the distribution rights to the film. Coogler's script was described as a period genre vampire film. The budget has been said to be around $90 million.^[2] The following month, it was announced that Warner Bros. won the distribution rights to the film.^[3] In April, Jack O'Connell, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, Wunmi Mosaku, Omar Benson Miller and Hailee Steinfeld joined the cast in undisclosed roles, with O'Connell portraying the villain.^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]

Filming

Principal photography began on April 14, 2024, in New Orleans, with Autumn Durald Arkapaw serving as the cinematographer.^[10] Filming occurs using the working title Grilled Cheese.^[11]

Release

The untitled film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 7, 2025.^[12]

References

^ Kit, Borys (January 18, 2024). "Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan Teaming for Secret Genre Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
^ Fleming Jr., Mike (January 23, 2024). "Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan Vampire Pic Has 3 Studios Vying In Year's 1st Big Auction: The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
^ Kit, Borys (February 7, 2024). "Ryan Coogler-Michael B. Jordan Secret Movie Lands at Warner Bros". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
^ Grobar, Matt (April 3, 2024). "Jack O'Connell To Play Villain Role Opposite Michael B. Jordan In Ryan Coogler's Genre Pic For Warner Bros". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
^ Kit, Borys (April 3, 2024). "Delroy Lindo Joins Michael B. Jordan in Ryan Coogler's Untitled Supernatural Thriller (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
^ Grobar, Matt (April 8, 2024). "Jayme Lawson Boards Ryan Coogler's Thriller Starring Michael B. Jordan For Warner Bros". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
^ Kit, Borys (April 8, 2024). "'Loki' Actress Wunmi Mosaku Joins Michael B. Jordan in Ryan Coogler's Untitled Supernatural Thriller (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
^ Grobar, Matt (April 9, 2024). "Omar Benson Miller Latest To Join Ryan Coogler-Michael B. Jordan Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
^ Kit, Borys (April 9, 2024). "Hailee Steinfeld Joins Michael B. Jordan in Ryan Coogler's Untitled Supernatural Thriller (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
^ Tinoco, Armando (April 14, 2024). "Ryan Coogler's New Thriller Starring Michael B. Jordan Starts Filming". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
^ Browski, Rich (March 21, 2024). "Production Weekly – Issue 1394 – Thursday, March 21, 2024 / 184 Listings – 43 Pages". Production Weekly. No. 1394 (published March 20, 2024). p. 38. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
^ Couch, Aaron (March 19, 2024). "Ryan Coogler's Next Movie Set for March 2025". The Hollywood Reporter.