It’s another chance to hear the people singing the songs of angry men as 2012’s award-laden classic musicalLes Misérableswill be shown in Dolby Cinemas across the U.S. for a limited week starting July 12, 2025. The film adaptation of the musical starredHugh Jackman, Russell Crowe,andAnne Hathaway, with the latter winning her first Oscar for playing the devastating role of Fantine. This special screening marks the film’s debut in Dolby Cinemas, featuring enhanced audio with Dolby Atmos and visually stunning Dolby Vision.
Over a decade since its initial 2012 release, this presents a unique opportunity for fans and musical theater enthusiasts to experience the film’s emotional depth and vibrant 19th-century France setting in an immersive format, as the classic Victor Hugo tale, a smash hit on Broadway,was adapted in stunning style for the big screen. Participating AMC theaters in the U.S. will offer two screenings per day, with the international rollout for the film’s re-release set to start on February 14 in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
“We can’t wait for U.S. audiences to experienceLes Misérableslike they never have before when it re-releases exclusively in Dolby Cinema,” saidJed Harmsen, Head of Cinema and Group Entertainment at Dolby. “Fans will be pulled closer to the powerful, heart-wrenching emotions of this iconic film, as the soundtrack comes alive with the immersive sound of Dolby Atmos, and the streets of 19th century France soar off the screen with the stunning visuals of Dolby Vision.”
How Successful Was ‘Les Mis’ On Screen?
The 2012 film adaptation ofLes Misérableswas a significant success at the box office.It grossed a total of $148.8 million domestically and $286.6 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total to $435.4 million. This performance is particularly noteworthy considering the film had a modest production budget of $65 million. The movie also received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. It won three Oscars: Best Supporting Actress for Anne Hathaway, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Fans can nowpre-order tickets to experience the film in Dolby Cinemaat AMC theaters. Check out the new Dolby poster below and keep scrolling for the film’s synopsis.
The official synopsis for the film, directed byTom Hooper, states:
Hugh Jackman and Academy Award® winners Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway star in this critically-acclaimed adaptation of the epic musical phenomenon. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells the story of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean (Jackman), hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe), after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.
Les Misérables
Les Misérables is the 2012 musical movie adaptation of Victor Hugo’s eponymous 1862 novel, retelling the story of prisoner Jean Valjean and his quest for freedom in 19th-century France. It features a star-studded cast consisting of Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sacha Baron Cohen.
