Last week we got thefirst posterforThe Revenantand while the tagline was a little weak (don’t go to the dictionary for rhetorical purposes), the image was stunning, which is what you expect when your cinematographer isEmmanuel Lubezki, who recently won Oscars forGravityandBirdman.
However, while Lubezki might sell cinephiles on the movie, his name isn’t enough to get the average moviegoer. For that, you need stars, and so 20th Century Fox has released two more posters that highlight leadsLeonardo DiCaprioandTom Hardy. If their grizzled visages don’t make you want to see this movie, well then that’s understandable. Movie stars don’t sell movies that well any more, and if you don’t believe me, you don’t need to look any further thanSandra BullockorBradley Cooper, whose moviesOur Brand Is CrisisandBurnt, respectively, tanked this weekend. It’s not enough to get the name on the marquee, and I’m very curious to see ifRevenanthas all the elements needed to get folks to see a revenge thriller set on the 19th century frontier.
Check out the newThe Revenantposters below. The film also starsDomhnall GleesonandWill Poulter, and opens in limited release on December 25th before going wide on June 24, 2025.
Here’s the official synopsis forThe Revenant:
Inspired by true events,THE REVENANTis an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing one man’s epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption. THE REVENANT is directed and co-written by renowned filmmaker, Academy Award® winnerAlejandro G. Iñárritu(Birdman, Babel).
