Black Bear Secures Distribution for Laika's 'Atmosphere' Film

WHO:

Deadline - Black Bear, Laika, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck

Variety - Black Bear, Laika, Taylor Jenkins Reid

WHAT:

Deadline - Black Bear has acquired global rights to Laika’s live-action feature adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestseller "Atmosphere."

Variety - Black Bear will co-finance the project with Laika and serve as the international sales agent for the film.

Variety - The film "Atmosphere" is based on a bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

WHERE:

Deadline - The project involves global distribution rights.

WHEN:

Variety - The film is set to be released theatrically.

WHY:

Deadline - The acquisition of rights occurred in a competitive situation.

HOW:

Deadline - Black Bear secured the rights through a competitive bidding process.

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 19:01 UTC)

Black Bear has acquired global rights to Laika’s live-action adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel "Atmosphere," following a competitive bidding process. The company will co-finance the project with Laika and act as the international sales agent for the film, which is set to be released theatrically. This collaboration marks a significant step in bringing Reid's popular story to the big screen.