Washington [US]: The highly anticipated remake of The War of the Roses, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, is set to hit theaters on August 29, 2025, Searchlight Pictures has announced.
A Modern Take on a Classic
Directed by Jay Roach, the film is a modern adaptation of Warren Adler’s 1981 novel, which was previously made into the 1989 dark comedy classic starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. The new screenplay has been penned by Tony McNamara (The Favourite, Poor Things).
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Plot: A Marriage Turned Battleground
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the story revolves around Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch), a seemingly perfect couple with thriving careers, a happy marriage, and a loving family. However, when Theo’s professional success declines while Ivy’s ambitions take flight, their once-idyllic relationship begins to crumble, spiraling into cutthroat competition, escalating resentment, and all-out marital warfare.
A Star-Studded Cast
Joining Cumberbatch and Colman is an impressive ensemble, including:
- Andy Samberg
- Allison Janney
- Ncuti Gatwa
- Jamie Demetriou
- Zoe Chao
- Belinda Bromilow
- Kate McKinnon
Behind the Scenes
The film is produced by Jay Roach, along with Michelle Graham, Ed Sinclair, Tom Carver, and Cumberbatch’s production company SunnyMarch, led by Adam Ackland and Leah Clarke.
Release Date & Competition
The War of the Roses remake is set for release on August 29, 2025, where it will compete with two other highly anticipated films:
- Horror-comedy The Toxic Avenger
- Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller Caught Stealing, starring Austin Butler and Regina King
With an A-list cast, acclaimed director, and sharp-witted screenplay, this modern retelling of The War of the Roses promises to be a darkly hilarious battle of the sexes that audiences won’t want to miss.