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‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Trailer Debuts as Film Sets Aug. 14 Limited and Aug. 21 Wide Release

The trailer marks Matthew McConaughey’s return to theaters.

Overview

  • The first official trailer, released Monday, introduces Matthew McConaughey as a rural Oklahoma beekeeper who leads a bluegrass band.
  • Black Bear Pictures scheduled a limited U.S. opening for August 14 followed by a nationwide expansion on August 21.
  • The film follows Amziah King as he reconnects with an estranged foster daughter and faces rivals who threaten his honey operation.
  • Coverage highlights a genre blend that mixes musical sequences with crime and revenge beats, with a noted shift into darker territory.
  • The release marks McConaughey’s first big-screen lead since 2019 and follows a 2025 SXSW premiere from The Vast of Night director Andrew Patterson.