Joaquin Phoenix-Led "Napoleon" Gets Release Date

Acclaimed director Ridley Scott's latest movie “Napoleon” will charge into theaters just in time for awards season.

The historical epic will open in cinemas exclusively on November 22 before streaming globally on Apple TV+ on an undetermined date. Sony Pictures will partner with Apple on the theatrical rollout. 

The biopic for Apple is scripted by David Scarpa and directed by Ridley Scott. The movie centers on the rise of Napoleon (Played by Joaquin Phoenix), on the battlefield and in politics while focusing on his volatile relationship with the Empress.

Phoenix previously collaborated with Scott on 2000’s mega-hit “Gladiator”.

“Napoleon” is an Apple Studios production that was made in conjunction with Scott Free Productions.

Scott and Phoenix produced the movie alongside Kevin Walsh and Mark Huffam. Michael Pruss and Aidan Elliott served as executive producers. 

Apple has been moving more aggressively into the theatrical space as it looks to bolster its streaming service by raising the profile of its movies. 

The company is backing “Killers of the Flower Moon”, the Henry Cavill spy thriller “Argylle”, as well as “Ghosted”, a romantic action-adventure movie starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas.