The nonagenarian action comedy 'Thelma,' featuring 94-year-old Oscar nominee June Squibb in her first leading role, has been acquired by Magnolia Pictures for North American distribution following its successful premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The film, noted for Squibb performing all her own stunts, was a breakout hit and became a subject of a competitive acquisition scenario with multiple potential buyers interested. Magnolia Pictures has committed to a wide theatrical release for the film.
Magnolia Lands June Squibb Sundance Comedy 'Thelma' https://t.co/FdTwn1bTWT
#Thelma has been acquired by @MagnoliaPics. https://t.co/VKcqdJUKCO
Sundance Breakout ‘Thelma’ Acquired by Magnolia https://t.co/2Lq4yZs2Qe
Magnolia Acquires Sundance Breakout ‘Thelma’ for Wide Theatrical Release https://t.co/2Lq4yZs2Qe
“Thelma,” an adventure-comedy starring June Squibb, has sold to Magnolia Pictures out of Sundance. https://t.co/gr7PVrCm3y
June Squibb's Action-Comedy 'Thelma' Sells to Magnolia After Sundance Premiere https://t.co/8hWRJ5uyvt
Following its breakout at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, nonagenarian action comedy ‘Thelma,’ starring Oscar nominee June Squibb in her first leading role, has been snapped up for North American distribution by Magnolia Pictures https://t.co/cweDWFmlma
94-year-old June Squibb does all her own stunts for the charming and crowd pleasing action comedy “Thelma,” which Magnolia picked up North American rights to in a competitive situation that included several other potential buyers. https://t.co/UHrMw4DM9s https://t.co/tcCcL3wYIo
Thelma (Sundance) Review https://t.co/7n6zhwJm4w https://t.co/NA5cqA5X9m
June Squibb & Richard Roundtree left me in tears with Thelma, a hilarious, poignant, elderly adventure. She’s a 90 year old who gets revenge on a phone scammer in a grounded, heartfelt story that’s fun, funny, and beautiful in how it deals with life, death & aging. #Sundance https://t.co/N2ruemqLCT