JOSEPHINE (2026) — RELEASE DATE, CAST, TRAILER & SOUNDTRACK

 

The official trailer for Josephine, Beth de Araújo's Sundance double-winning drama, is finally here. Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan star as the parents of an eight-year-old girl whose life is upended after she witnesses a brutal crime in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

Josephine opens in select US theaters on November 20, 2026, expanding nationwide on December 4, 2026. Read on for the full release-date details, cast list, music facts, and the official trailer. Fans following this year's festival breakouts can also check our guides to Klara and the Sun (2026) — release date, cast, trailer & music facts and Whalefall (2026) — release date, cast, trailer & music facts.

Movie Facts

Title: Josephine (2026)
Release Date: November 20, 2026 (select US theaters); expands nationwide December 4, 2026
Director: Beth de Araújo
Cast: Channing Tatum (Damien), Gemma Chan (Claire), Mason Reeves (Josephine, feature debut), Philip Ettinger (Greg), Syra McCarthy; supporting cast includes Michael Angelo Covino, Dana Millican and Eleanore Pienta
Music Director: Miles Ross (original score)
Banner: Sumerian Pictures (US theatrical)

Soundtrack & Music

The music of Josephine comes from composer Miles Ross, who wrote the film's original score. Reviews out of Sundance singled out his wordless, pulsing, droning score as central to the film's tension, carrying much of the story's emotional weight.

As of October 15, 2026, no commercial soundtrack album, tracklist, or individual song titles for Josephine have been announced — this remains unconfirmed, and music coverage for the film means the original score alone. This post will be updated if a soundtrack album or song list is revealed after release. For more film-music coverage, see our guide to Tenzing (2026) — release date, cast, trailer & soundtrack.

Watch the Official Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Josephine from Sumerian Pictures below. While you wait for release day, you can also explore our soundtrack pages for Toy Story 5 (2026) soundtrack songs and KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack songs.

FAQs

When does Josephine (2026) release?
Josephine opens in select US theaters on November 20, 2026, and expands nationwide on December 4, 2026.

Who stars in Josephine?
Channing Tatum plays Damien and Gemma Chan plays Claire, the parents of Josephine, played by newcomer Mason Reeves in his feature debut. Philip Ettinger and Syra McCarthy co-star.

Who directed Josephine, and what awards has it won?
Beth de Araújo wrote and directed the film, her second feature after Soft & Quiet. It premiered at Sundance on January 23, 2026, winning both the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award — the first film to do so since CODA (2021). It was also a Golden Bear nominee at the 76th Berlinale and screened at TIFF, London, and Warsaw.

Is there a Josephine (2026) soundtrack album?
Not yet. As of October 15, 2026, no soundtrack album or song list has been announced — the confirmed music is Miles Ross's original score. This page will be updated if that changes after release.