#FIRSTLOOK: “BACK TO BLACK” IN THEATRES MAY 10, 2024

The eagerly-awaited Amy Winehouse Biopic from Sam Taylor-Johnson now has a set release date. Focus Features will release BACK TO BLACK on May 10, 2024. Universal Pictures International will handle distribution in the rest of the world.

BACK TO BLACK is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson from a script written by Matt Greenhalgh, following their successful collaboration on NOWHERE BOY in 2009.

The film stars break-out actress Marisa Abela (Industry) in the coveted lead role alongside Jack O’Connell (Ferrari), Eddie Marsan (Fair Play) and Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris).

Alison Owen and Debra Hayward of Monumental Pictures are producing.

Nicky Kentish-Barnes executive produces alongside Ron Halpern and Joe Naftalin on behalf of STUDIOCANAL.

BACK TO BLACK is a never-before-seen glimpse into Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the release of her groundbreaking studio album, Back to Black. Told from Amy’s perspective, the film is an unapologetic look at the woman behind the phenomenon and the relationship that inspired one of the most legendary albums of all time.

The film was made with the full support of Universal Music Group, Sony Music Publishing and The Amy Winehouse Estate.

Amy Winehouse is widely considered one of the greatest artists in recent history, selling more than 30 million records worldwide, and today generating more than 80 million streams per month. Her acclaimed produced 2006 album Back To Black, propelled her to global stardom, going on to win a (then) record breaking 5 Grammy Awards, including Record Of The Year and Song of The Year for hit single Rehab.
Studio Canal previously announced the release dates for international territories including, UK (April 12), Poland (April 12), Germany (April 18), Netherlands (April 18), France (April 24), and NZ (April 25).
Focus Features 2024 slate includes DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS from Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, BACK TO BLACK about the life and music of Amy Winehouse from director Sam Taylor-Johnson; Robert Eggers’ reimagining of NOSFERATU; Edward Berger’s thriller CONCLAVE; THE BIKERIDERS from director Jeff Nichols; Zelda William’s feature directorial debut LISA FRANKENSTEIN written by Diablo Cody; Kobi Libii’s satirical comedy THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES; Baltasar Kormákur’s romantic drama TOUCH, and Goran Stolevski’s next feature, HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS, among others.