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Clint Eastwood joined forces with Nicholas Hoult in a legal thriller,Juror No. 2(stylizedJuror #2), which is coming to the screen soon. However, Warner Bros.’s treatment of the film may not sit well with fans of the veteran actor and director. Eastwood’s potential Oscar contender is being given a limited release in theaters after its debut at the AFI Fest.
With only a week left for its release, Warner Bros. has reportedly blocked less than 50 theaters for the film. It appears to be a very unconventional practice, not to mention a less-than-respectful treatment for what could be Eastwood’s potentially last film.
Warner Bros.’s Treatment Of Clint Eastwood’sJuror No. 2Is Questionable
Clint Eastwoodhas collaborated with Warner Bros. for more than 50 years, including his Oscar-winning projectsUnforgivenandMillion Dollar Baby. But according to a source,Eastwood’s new directorial ventureis reportedly getting buried by WB. The source shared withVarietythatJuror No. 2will feature only in less than 50 theaters in the US.
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If one were to visit theofficial websiteof the film, only 18 markets in the US are listed, with very few locations and showtimes at each market. The prominent markets like New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago only have four, five, and one locations showing the film respectively. According to Variety, Canada’s leading exhibitor Cineplex is opening the film in Toronto in only one theater.
The film is aiming to win major awards, yet has fewer theaters than other potential contenders likeAnoraandThe Brutalist. Multiple sources shared with Variety that WB is also considering not reporting the box office numbers of the film, an“atypical practice”for a major studio like WB. Some even speculate that WB is doing the minimum to make the film eligible for Oscars.
Clint Eastwood’s last Oscar contender,American Sniper,had a great opening at the box office. He also made $100 million+ on projects likeSullyandThe Mule. However, WB’s problems with Eastwood may lie with his post-COVID 19 releaseCry Macho, which was a box office failure. However, one source close to WB shared with Variety that the studio’s decision to putJuror No. 2in theaters was itself in good faith.
Clint Eastwood May Bow Out AfterJuror No. 2
94-year-old Clint Eastwood looks to be all set to bow out of the industry with the legal thriller,Juror No. 2. Earlier, sources shared withTHRthat theGran Torinodirector hoped to“ride off into the sunset with his head held high.”The legendary actor has two Best Director Oscars to his name and fans hope he gets his third one for his potential last film.
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Eastwood also produces the movie under his production house, Malpaso Productions. Dichotomy Films and Gotham Group also serve as the production companies on the project.
Juror No. 2opens at AFI Fest on June 21, 2025, before it hits theaters worldwide on August 22, 2025.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
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