Magazine Dreams
Magazine Dreams is a 2023 American psychological drama film written and directed by Elijah Bynum.
Magazine Dreams is a 2023 American psychological drama film written and directed by Elijah Bynum. It stars Jonathan Majors as Killian Maddox, an amateur bodybuilder whose fixation on success and recognition drives him toward isolation and psychological collapse. The film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically by Briarcliff Entertainment on March 21, 2025, after an earlier planned 2023 release was withdrawn.
Plot
The story centres on Killian Maddox, an intensely driven bodybuilder whose desire for status and recognition worsens his isolation, anger, and mental health struggles.
Production and release
Magazine Dreams was written and directed by Elijah Bynum and first screened at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Its originally planned December 2023 theatrical release was removed from the schedule in October 2023, and it later reached theatres on March 21, 2025, distributed by Briarcliff Entertainment.
Cast
The principal cast includes Jonathan Majors as Killian Maddox, along with Haley Bennett, Taylour Paige, Harrison Page, Harriet Sansom Harris, and Mike O'Hearn.
Reception
The film was described by reviewers and synopsis sources as a dark character study focused on obsession, violence, and loneliness, with the lead performance being a major point of attention.
Key facts
- Magazine Dreams is a 2023 American psychological drama written and directed by Elijah Bynum.
- Jonathan Majors stars as amateur bodybuilder Killian Maddox, whose ambition leads to isolation and psychological collapse.
- The film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically on March 21, 2025.
- The cast includes Haley Bennett, Taylour Paige, Harrison Page, Harriet Sansom Harris, and Mike O'Hearn.
- The film is described as a dark character study focusing on obsession, violence, and loneliness.
The film is relevant to Canadian readers as an American title that received international coverage and later theatrical release, and it may be of interest through Canadian film festivals, distributors, and streaming availability in the Canadian market.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magazine_DreamsSupports: Basic film identification, year, director, cast, plot summary, and delayed release information.
- RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/magazine-dreams-jonathan-majors-film-review-2025Supports: Film themes and character description.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/magazine_dreamsSupports: Synopsis, director, producer, distributor, rating, runtime, and release date.
- TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/movies/magazine-dreams/2060094325/Supports: Genre, runtime, rating, and short synopsis.
- Metacritic — https://www.metacritic.com/movie/magazine-dreams/Supports: Synopsis and theatrical release date.
- Apple TV — https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/magazine-dreams/Supports: Film synopsis and cast/crew information as presented on the film listing.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13652142/Supports: Director, writer, genre, runtime, and cast details.
- Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magazine_DreamsSupports: Sundance Film Festival premiere information.