Netflix has released the first official trailer for 'In the Hand of Dante,' a historical crime drama directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Julian Schnabel. Adapted from Nick Tosches' 2002 novel, the film spans 700 years, connecting a 21st-century New York mafia heist with 14th-century poet Dante Alighieri. Oscar Isaac plays a dual role as both modern-day author Nick Tosches and Dante. The ensemble cast includes Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, Al Pacino, Jason Momoa, and Martin Scorsese. The film premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival to polarized reactions, and Netflix acquired global distribution rights earlier this spring. It will screen at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, open in select U.S. theaters on June 12, 2026, and debut on Netflix on June 24, 2026.
netflix dropped the trailer for 'in the hand of dante,' julian schnabel's wild movie where oscar isaac plays both dante and a modern writer who has to steal dante's manuscript for the mob. cast is stacked: gal gadot, gerard butler, john malkovich, al pacino, jason momoa, even martin scorsese. it premiered at venice last year and got mixed reviews. theaters june 12, netflix june 24.
This release marks Netflix's continued investment in ambitious, auteur-driven projects that blend high art with genre elements. The film's journey from a divisive festival premiere to a major streaming release reflects the shifting landscape where streaming platforms can rescue and distribute challenging works. It also highlights the trend of dual theatrical-streaming releases as a strategy for prestige films.
netflix is betting big on weird, ambitious movies that don't fit neatly into boxes. this one's got oscar isaac doing double duty, a mafia plot, and dante. it's the kind of thing that only works as a streaming gamble after a festival run. also, martin scorsese in a beard as dante's mentor is a vibe.
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