DC Studios, HBO Documentary Films and CNN Films’ Acclaimed Documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” Receiving Special U.S. Theatrical Release

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DC Studios, HBO Documentary Films, and CNN Films are releasing the documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” in U.S. theaters on September 21, 2024, with an encore on September 25, Reeve’s birthday. The film, directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, will roll out internationally afterward. This documentary, which features personal archive material and interviews with Reeve’s children, explores Reeve’s life from his rise to fame as Superman to his activism following a paralyzing accident. Fathom Events is partnering in the U.S. screening.

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• U.S. theatrical release on September 21, 2024, with an encore on September 25.
• International rollout to follow after the U.S. release.
• Partnership with Fathom Events enhances distribution and reach.
• Features exclusive personal archive material and interviews with Reeve’s children.
• Directed by acclaimed filmmakers Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui.

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• No specific financial data or potential revenue projections are provided.
• Details on distribution rights and revenue share are unclear.
• No mention of promotional strategies or marketing budget.

Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui’s film will be presented by Warner Bros. Pictures and Fathom Events in select theaters September 21, followed by an Encore Presentation on Reeve’s Birthday, September 25

International Theatrical Rollout to Follow

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DC Studios and Fathom Events are collaborating on the theatrical release of the acclaimed documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.” The film, which DC Studios, HBO Documentary Films and CNN Films acquired out of the Sundance Film Festival this year, will debut in cinemas across the U.S. on Saturday, September 21, 2024. There will be an encore presentation on September 25, Reeve’s birthday. Visit Fathom Events for further information and participating theaters. The film’s international theatrical rollout will follow.

Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures, stated, “On behalf of not only Warner Bros., but also my colleagues at DC, HBO and CNN, it’s an honor to be a part of bringing Christopher Reeve and his singular legacy to audiences again. It was at this very studio where he made us all believe a man could fly, and this documentary reveals what made him a true hero, on- and off-screen. Partnering with our friends at Fathom Events to deliver this very special film to the big screen was an opportunity we could not pass up.”

Fathom Events’ CEO Ray Nutt said, “Everyone knows that Superman is a superhero, but I’m eager for audiences to discover the REAL superhero behind Superman. This film is an extraordinary story that takes a deep dive into the man Christopher Reeve really was and the courage he displayed. We’re looking forward to working with our partners at DC Studios and Warner Bros. to bring this inspiring film to theatres nationwide.”

About “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story”

The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and his definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinematic universes that dominate cinema today. Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down.

After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care - all while continuing his career in cinema in front of and behind the camera and dedicating himself to his beloved family.

From the directors of McQueen, Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, this film includes never-before-seen intimate home movies and an extraordinary trove of personal archive material, as well as the first extended interviews ever filmed with Reeve’s three children about their father, and interviews with the A-list Hollywood actors who were Reeve’s colleagues and friends. The film is a moving and vivid cinematic telling of Reeve’s remarkable story.

The film’s producers are Lizzie Gillett, Robert Ford and Ian Bonhôte, with Connor Schell, Libby Geist, Marie Margolius, Mark Meatto, Andrew Ruhemann, David Moulton, Andee Ryder, Daniel Kilroy and Hamish Fergusson serving as executive producers. The director of photography is Brett Wiley, the editor is Otto Burnham and the composer is Ilan Eshkeri.

DC Studios Presents, in Association with HBO Documentary Films and CNN Films, in Association with Words+Pictures, a Passion Pictures and Misfits Entertainment Production, in Association with Jenco Films, a Film by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.”

About Fathom Events

Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.

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Fathom Events

Colette Carey

Ccarey@fathomevents.com



Warner Bros. Pictures

Chelsey Summey

Chelsey.Summey@wbd.com



DC Studios

Candice McDonough

Candice.McDonough@dcstudios.com

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

FAQ

When is the release date for 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' in U.S. theaters?

The documentary will be released in U.S. theaters on September 21, 2024.

What is the encore presentation date for 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story'?

The encore presentation will take place on September 25, 2024, which is Christopher Reeve's birthday.

Will 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' have an international release?

Yes, an international theatrical rollout will follow after the U.S. release.

Who directed 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story'?

The documentary is directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui.

Which company is partnering for the U.S. screening of 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story'?

Fathom Events is partnering for the U.S. screening.