Magazine Dreams: Release date, plot, cast and more about the upcoming drama film

Magazine Dreams starring Jonathan Majors and Hailey Bennett is an upcoming drama film that revolves around the story of a struggling yet aspiring bodybuilder (Majors) as he journeys through the ups and downs of life. The movie was originally set for a December 2023 release but later got canceled due to the ongoing 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.

The first screening of Magazine Dreams took place at the Sundance Film Festival in early 2023 and now helmer Elijah Bynum is gearing up for the big screen release in March 2025 with Briarcliff Entertainment currently holding distribution rights in the United States, per The Hollywood Reporter. The official synopsis of Magazine Dreams reads:

"An amateur bodybuilder struggles to find human connection in this exploration of celebrity and violence."

Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers from the movie Magazine Dreams. Viewer discretion is advised.

When will Magazine Dreams be released?

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According to multiple sources, Magazine Dreams will hit the US theatres on March 21, 2025. The movie had initially garnered much audience attention owing to its global premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival (January 19 to 29, 2023).

Searchlight Pictures was originally in charge of distribution and had eyed for a theatrical release on December 8, 2023. However, it got postponed due to the highly impactful 2023 strike called by the American Actors' Union over a labor dispute.

What do we know about the plot of Magazine Dreams?

Magazine Dreams centers on a man named Killian Maddox (played by Majors) who aspires to become a bodybuilding champion one day. However, he has responsibilities to carry out for his sick grandfather and also has to work a part-time job to pay the bills.

Moreover, the dream he chases throws him right into a world of toxic masculinity. Killian battles his own mental health problems and also has to maintain his physique, if he wants to achieve what he aspires for. His physicians warn him of the kind of damage the intense training can cause to his body if he keeps going for a long time. But Killian's resolve is strong enough to be broken by any of these hurdles!

Juggling his family life, health issues, and a far-fetched dream, Killian's journey is nothing but an inspiration for everyone. Here is a look at a movie logline of Magazine Dreams:

"Killian Maddox lives with his ailing veteran grandfather, obsessively working out between court-mandated therapy appointments and part-time shifts at a grocery store where he harbors a crush on a friendly cashier. Though Killian's struggles to read social cues and maintain control of his volatile temper amplify his sense of disconnection amid a hostile world, nothing deters him from his fiercely protected dream of bodybuilding superstardom, not even the doctors who warn that he's causing permanent damage to his body with his quest."

Who is in the cast of Magazine Dreams?

Emmy-nominated actor Jonathan Majors will lead the cast of Magazine Dreams as protagonist Killian Maddox, a young aspiring bodybuilder who finds nothing but struggle while trying to achieve his dreams. Alongside him we have co-star Hailey Bennett playing the role of Jessie, a girl who Killian meets at a grocery store and falls for immediately.

Well-known T actor Harrison Page will appear as Killian's ailing grandfather, William Lattimore. We will also have Mike O'Hearn, a professional bodybuilder cum actor, playing the part of Killian's role model and idol.

Among others in the cast, we have: