Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan are set to star in Josephine, an upcoming psychological thriller-drama that is already attracting awards attention ahead of its theatrical release. The film has earned major honors on the festival circuit and is generating early Oscar buzz.
Written, directed, and produced by Beth de Araújo, Josephine premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in January. The movie took home two major awards: the Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic and the Audience Award: Dramatic. Following its successful festival debut, the film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 20, 2026.
The story follows Josephine, an eight-year-old girl who accidentally witnesses a brutal crime in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The traumatic experience profoundly affects her, triggering violent outbursts as she struggles to process what she has seen. As Josephine’s behavior changes, her parents must confront their own emotional distress while trying to help their daughter feel safe again and pursue justice.
The newly released trailer opens with Josephine in a courtroom before shifting to a scene in which she exercises with her father. The preview offers a glimpse into the lasting psychological impact of the incident and the challenges her family faces in its aftermath. Several tense and emotionally charged moments throughout the trailer hint at the film’s intense exploration of trauma, family relationships, and the difficult path toward healing.
Newcomer Mason Reeves leads the cast as Josephine, while Tatum and Chan portray her parents, Damien and Claire. The supporting cast includes Philip Ettinger, Syra McCarthy, Eleanore Pienta, Michael Angelo Covino, and Dana Millican.
The film’s critical reception has further strengthened its awards-season prospects. Josephine currently holds an impressive 96% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, adding to the momentum created by its festival wins. The growing recognition has fueled speculation about a potential Oscar run, although no Academy Award nominations have been announced.
Chan has also recently received the Lumiere Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, adding another notable achievement to the film’s growing awards-season conversation.
With its acclaimed festival debut, strong critical reception, and emotionally powerful subject matter, Josephine is shaping up to be one of the more closely watched releases of the year. Audiences will get to experience the psychological drama for themselves when it opens in theaters on November 20, 2026.
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