By Brian D. Renner Feb. 2, 2022
The Woman King movie production status is currently Post-Production
December 4, 2021 • Filming completed; editing of shot film; music composition and recordings, as well as sound and visual effects being added
Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, September 16, 2022 (Nationwide)
Plot: What's the story about?
Inspired by true events that took place in the Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries, The Woman King tells the story of Nanisca (Davis), general of the all-female military unit known as the Amazons, and her daughter, Nawi (Nyong’o), who together fought the French and neighboring tribes who violated their honor, enslaved their people and threatened to destroy everything they’ve lived for.
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Who stars in The Woman King: Cast List
Viola Davis ... Nanisca
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, The Unforgivable
Thuso Mbedu ... Nawi
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, No Time to Die
Bruised
Rustin
The Batman, Till
The Silencing
Who's making The Woman King: Crew List
A look at the The Woman King behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gina Prince-Bythewood last directed The Old Guard and Beyond the Lights. The film's writer Dana Stevens last wrote Fatherhood and Safe Haven.
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Watch: The Woman King Trailers & Videos
No trailer available.
Production: What we know about The Woman King?
Filming Timeline
- December 2021: The film was in Post-Production status.
- June 2021: The film was in Production status.
- March 2018: The film was in Development status.
The Woman King Release Date: When is the film coming out?
The Woman King is coming out in 2022 on Friday, September 16, 2022 (Nationwide release). There is 1 other movie coming out on the same date, including Drifting Home.