"Dark Bride!" Today's release reveals the large-scale novelty hunt

The first IMAX special blockbuster "Dark Bride!" at the beginning of 2026 (THE BRIDE!) Starting today, North America will be launched in mainland theaters simultaneously. This dark hunt is directed by Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Maggie Gyllenhaal, and co-starred by 2026 Golden Globe Award winner Jesse Buckley and Oscar winner Christian Bale. It reconstructs dark classics from a female perspective, writes the awakening power to break free from shackles, and performs an uninhibited, wild and romantic big screen feast. With the release of the film, Fan Xiaoxuan, the film promotion ambassador, sent greetings and blessings, and the four major highlights of the film were also announced one by one.

Aspect 1: Subversive adaptation of classic IP, full of novelty and horror scales

"Dark Bride!" Adapted from the world-popular classic theme "Frankenstein", the main creative team innovatively adapted the original work, combining the legend of Frankenstein with the background of the 1930s, boldly integrating large-scale elements such as human body splicing, serial murder, and taboo love. The sense of curiosity and horror are directly filled, bringing the audience a new story with soaring adrenaline. At the world premiere, the film received unanimous praise from the media and fans."One of the boldest and most original films of 2026" and "This movie is epic" continued to be praised, fully reflecting "Dark Bride!" The unique style and temperament and differentiated genre themes in the March period are worthy of mainland audiences entering the theater to enjoy.

Aspect 2: The first IMAX special blockbuster at the beginning of the year, an immersive sensory feast

As the first IMAX special blockbuster in the spring of 2026, the film invests a lot of energy in the visual effects level and boldly innovates the IMAX 1.43:1 full-frame presentation. By expanding the picture in emotional bursts and surreal passages, it brings a visual and emotional impact that hits the chest., allowing the audience to feel an unprecedented sense of presence. In addition, the film is extremely sophisticated in art, clothing, and prop design. Art director Karen Murphy takes "cross-era integration" as the design core to create a visual space that has both a retro atmosphere of the 1930s and a modern aesthetic. Fashion designer Sandy Powell created 23 orange gowns for the bride, a patchwork coat for Frank and 25 customized special effects makeup parts. Every detail is exquisite and beautiful, just to bring immersive visual beauty to fans. Big screen visual beauty.

Aspect 3: Women's power breaks prejudice, Fan Xiaoxuan helps in the Awakening Storm

The film is directed by Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Maggie Gyllenhaal, who uses a delicate and keen perspective to focus the story on women's awakening and resistance. In the film, after the bride is resurrected, she changes from being forced to become someone else's partner to daring to face her heart and bravely say "no". This vividly interprets women's spiritual core of pursuing independence and adhering to themselves, and conveys a powerful female proposition. The film also specially invited Fan Xiaoxuan to serve as the film promotion ambassador. Her independence and daring in her bones are highly consistent with the spirit of women's awakening. Fan Xiaoxuan also sent a public blessing video today, inviting the audience to participate in this dark big screen adventure and witness together. Women break free from shackles and bravely be their own awakening storm.

Aspect 4: Oscar starring, amazing acting skills and praised by the media

The film's starring lineup is also a highlight. Jesse Buckley shines in the 2026 awards season, winning major honors such as the Golden Globe Award, the American Critics 'Choice Award, the British Academy Film Award, and the Actors Guild Award for Best Actress. The sword refers to this year's Oscar winner! In this film, she interprets the bride's transformation from confusion to awakening with a sense of power. Oscar winner Christian Bale gave Frank the complex qualities of being affectionate and wild, bringing a different image of Frankenstein. The two men's opposite scenes were full of tension, and their outstanding acting skills were highly recognized by overseas audiences. Some film critics marveled at "another impressive performance by Buckley", and some media praised "Bell's version of Frank vividly interprets Frankenstein." Two powerful Hollywood actors have joined forces to make a big-screen acting feast worth looking forward to!

The movie "Dark Bride!" Starting today, North America will launch the mainland's big screen simultaneously, launching high-standard formats such as 2D, CINITY, IMAX (some pictures are presented at a 1.43:1 ratio in specific IMAX theaters), and Dolby Cinema. The film's starring cast includes Jesse Barkley, Christian Bale, Peter Sasgard, as well as Annette Benin, Oscar nominee Jack Gyllenhaal, and Oscar winner Penelope Cruz. "Dark Bride!" It is now in hot screening.