The pitch
The Magic Lantern (2026)
It shares its release window with The Punisher: One Last Kill, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
It hits the big screen on May 11, 2026.
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In Theaters · May 11, 2026
The Magic Lantern
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Documentary
A celebration of the magic and wonder of early cinema
The Magic Lantern is a non-narrated celebration of early cinema and silent-film imagination, exploring the early work of pioneers such as Georges Méliès, Eadweard Muybridge, Segundo de Chomón, and Émile Cohl.
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The Trailer
The The Magic Lantern trailer is here
Dropped December 26, 2025
Production notes
The history behind The Magic Lantern
Bja Samuel directs.
Why react to this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
There is no stunt double in a documentary trailer. What you see is what happened, and your reaction should match.
A theatrical trailer is built to travel before the movie does. Your reaction is part of how it travels.
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When does The Magic Lantern come out?
The Magic Lantern is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 11, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
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