Matilda The Musical movie UK Netflix release date confirmed
The film adaptation of Matilda The Musical coming to Netflix in the UK with a release date now confirmed?
Winner of five Best Musical awards, Matilda has played across the world since its West End premiere in 2011.
Inspired by the classic book by Roald Dahl, with original songs from comedian Tim Minchin, Matilda revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dares to change her destiny.
Matilda The Musical movie release date
The new film adaptation of Matilda The Musical was released in cinemas in the UK & Ireland by Sony Pictures Releasing and Tristar Pictures on 25 November 2022.
The movie will be available to watch on Netflix in the UK & Ireland from 25 June 2023.
Outside of the UK & Ireland, Netflix released the film on 25 December 2022.
For now you can watch a first look trailer below!
It was previously revealed that 11-year-old Alisha Weir had been cast in the title role with more than 200 children set to appear in the film.
Emma Thompson has been announced to play Miss Trunchball while Lashana Lynch will play Miss Honey.
Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough will play Matilda’s parents, Mr and Mrs Wormwood while Sindhu Vee will play librarian Mrs Phelps. Further casting is to be announced.
Directed by Matthew Warchus, who directed the stage version, filming took place in London in 2021.
The original West End production is currently booking at the Cambridge Theatre through to 28 May 2023 with tickets on sale here.
The Musical swept the board at the 2012 Olivier Awards, with a record-breaking seven awards, while its Broadway production won four Tony Awards.
