When will Johnny Depp's next movie finally be released?

It seems that Johnny Depp's biopic, Jeanne du Barry, will mark his comeback, and with the recent announcement of its world premiere, fans won't have to wait much longer. This will be Depp's first major film project since winning his defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard. In Jeanne du Barry, a French biographical period drama, Depp will portray King Louis XV, who falls in love with a working-class courtesan named Jeanne, played by Maïwenn. The movie, which was originally titled La Favorite, has yet to be released in theaters.

Amidst ongoing speculation about his return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Johnny Depp is set to star in the male lead role of the upcoming 2023 film Jeanne du Barry. Although this project may not be on the same level as his Pirates of the Caribbean movies, it being his comeback film makes it highly anticipated. The French release date of the film has been announced and there's enough reason to be excited between its release and the location of its world premiere. While the release date of the movie in the US is not fully known, there are enough indications to make an educated guess about when it could hit theaters or streaming services.

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Jeanne du Barry is scheduled to have its world premiere at the highly-celebrated 2023 Cannes Film Festival. This festival is renowned for showcasing the best and most acclaimed releases of any given year, and being the opening film of the event bodes extremely well for Jeanne du Barry. In previous years, the opening films included critically acclaimed movies such as the musical drama Annette in 2021 and Everybody Knows, starring Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, in 2018. Although the movie is not debuting in competition and won't be eligible for the prestigious Palme d'Or award, it joins the list of highly-regarded films that have opened the festival.

Although not every country has a confirmed release date for Jeanne du Barry, the movie is set to be released in France and Switzerland on the same day as its premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. The Netherlands and Spain have also confirmed the release date of September 14 and September 29 respectively. The release dates for other European countries will depend on the production companies' distribution partners. Moreover, the reception of the film at the Cannes Film Festival could potentially trigger a bidding war for the distribution rights if it becomes a hit.

Will Jeanne du Barry Get a Theatrical Release in the US?

Given the positive response to the film's opening at Cannes, it's likely that the production companies will aim for a release date during awards season in the United States, which falls in the fourth quarter of the year. Typically, studios release potential award contenders as close to The Golden Globes, the Academy Awards, and other ceremonies as possible. As Hollywood loves comeback stories, it's probable that the 2023 Johnny Depp film will hit theaters in the US between October and December, especially if it lives up to its hype.

However, Jeanne du Barry still lacks a US distributor, and negotiations will likely take place after the movie's premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Alternatively, there's a possibility that the film could skip theaters altogether and go directly to a streaming service such as Netflix. Although Jeanne du Barry is set to release on Netflix in France 15 months after its theatrical release, this gap exists only because of French laws prohibiting streaming services from showing movies within 15 months of their theatrical releases. If Jeanne du Barry does release on Netflix in the US, it's likely to happen in the winter of 2023.