RLJE Films has acquired the Nicolas Cage survival thriller Arcadian and has revealed a release date for the post-apocalyptic creature feature.
Arcadian Release Date and Plot Details
Arcadian takes place in a near future, where normal life on Earth has been decimated. Paul and his two sons, Thomas and Joseph, have been living a half-life – tranquility by day and torment by night. Every night, after the sun sets, they face the unrelenting attacks of a mysterious and violent evil. One day, when Thomas doesn’t return home before sundown, Paul must leave the safety of their fortified farm to find him. A nightmarish battle ensues that forces the family to execute a desperate plan to survive.
RLJE Films has picked up the rights for North America, UK, Ireland, and Australia, and will release the film in theaters on April 12, 2024. It makes it premiere at next month’s SXSW. It will stream on AMC+ and Shudder at a later date.
The film stars Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario, Mandy), Jaeden Martell (IT, Knives Out), Maxwell Jenkins (Lost In Space), and Sadie Soverall (Saltburn). The film is written by Michael Nilon and directed by Ben Brewer, lead visual effects artist for Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.
Director Ben Brewer commented, “I’m so glad that Arcadian has found a home with RLJE Films and that they will be bringing the film to theaters for audiences to enjoy, which is a singular thrill for filmmakers. I was so moved by the work everyone did on this movie, and I’m ecstatic that RLJE Films is honoring it in this special way.”
