Noah Baumbach Sets New Movie, First Look Deal with Warner Bros.
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Noah Baumbach has signed a three-year, first-look feature deal with Warner Bros., starting in 2027, after ending his exclusive agreement with Netflix.
- His first project under this deal will be an untitled film released by Warner Bros.’ indie label Clockwork, focusing on two college students in New York City, with producers David Heyman and LuckyChap.
- This new film marks Baumbach’s return to wide theatrical releases, a shift from his recent Netflix films which debuted exclusively on streaming platforms.
- Baumbach is known for acclaimed works such as "Marriage Story," "The Squid and the Whale," and co-writing "Barbie," Warner Bros.’ biggest film, highlighting his strong creative ties to the studio.
- Clockwork’s slate, including Baumbach’s project and Sean Baker’s upcoming Italian sex comedy "Ti Amo!," remains largely under wraps as the label expands its presence in indie cinema.
