Opens At Four Theaters In Rare Platform Release For Father Of The Modern Blockbuster (600 in 2 weeks)

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Universal Pictures is giving Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans a platform release starting with four locations in NYC (Lincoln Square, Union Square) and LA (The Grove, Century City) with a robust media campaign aimed at cinephiles, but also capitalizing on the broad appeal of a Spielberg production, testament to unusual pedigree of the semiautobiographical film.

It premiered in Toronto, with Spielberg’s first ever appearance at the fest. Reviews were great. Deadline’s here called it “a glorious tribute to art and family.” TIFF’s audience handed it the People’s Choice Award. Like other well-reviewed specialty fare, it is starting small to let word of mouth build before expanding to about 600 screens, a mix of arthouse and commercial theaters, on Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving. Initial response to the film indicates appeal across demographics — a good film to see with family over the holiday.