According to our sources, Black Bear Pictures is expected to release their crime thriller THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING on VOD and digital platforms next month, arriving on September 15th, 2026. The film world premiered at the 2025 SXSW Festival before launching in US theaters on August 14th, 2026.
Please note: Black Bear Pictures has neither announced nor confirmed the release date. As always, release dates are subject to change.
The Rivals of Amziah King is written and directed by Andrew Patterson, and stars Matthew McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass, Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan, Tony Revolori, Cole Sprouse, and Kurt Russell.
In the film, deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town. When Amziah’s estranged foster daughter unexpectedly returns, Amziah leaps at the possibility to renew connection and create a family business. But the honey game is ruthless, and Amziah’s rivals threaten to destroy everything he has built.
We’ve added the release date to our Streaming Calendar. Pre-order the film from Amazon below, and check out the official trailer.
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