Trending Now - Paramount Secures Labor Day Release for 'by Any Means' Film

WHO:

Deadline - Paramount Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to the film "By Any Means," directed by Elegance Bratton and starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg.

Variety - The film features performances by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg.

WHAT:

Deadline - The film "By Any Means" is a crime thriller set against the backdrop of 1966 Mississippi.

Variety - The film is inspired by true events and is categorized as a civil rights era-set crime thriller.

Deadline - The film will open in theaters on September 4, 2026, during Labor Day weekend.

WHERE:

Variety - The film is set in Mississippi.

WHEN:

Deadline - The theatrical release date for "By Any Means" is September 4, 2026.

Variety - The film is set in the year 1966.

WHY:

Variety - The film's narrative is inspired by true events, indicating a motivation to highlight historical civil rights issues.

HOW:

Deadline - WME Independent handled the sale of the film, while north.five.six is managing international sales.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 23:13 UTC)

Paramount Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to the film "By Any Means," a crime thriller directed by Elegance Bratton and featuring performances by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg. Set in 1966 Mississippi and inspired by true events, the film aims to shed light on historical civil rights issues and is scheduled to hit theaters September 4th, during Labor Day weekend. The sale of the film was handled by WME Independent, with north.five.six managing international sales.