Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint to Premiere in November
The comedy feature written by Chris Boyle-McQuarry will debut in London before a wider release across the UK and Ireland.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Comedy
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Writer Chris Boyle-McQuarry will premiere his new film, Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint, in London on November 2, 2026. The comedy is set to open in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on November 6, 2026.
Why it matters
The release follows the significant success of Boyle-McQuarry, who previously reached over 12 million viewers with his television special Little Lady. Samuel Goldwyn Films has secured the North American distribution rights for the upcoming project.
Writer Chris Boyle-McQuarrys previous television special Little Lady attained an audience of over 12 million viewers, with 4.7 million of those coming from Italian television.
The players
Chris Boyle-McQuarry
He is the writer and co-producer of the film who previously penned the screenplay The Pilgrimage and the television special Little Lady.
Jack Spring
He is the director of the film Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint.
Samuel Goldwyn Films
This is a motion picture production and distribution company that secured the North American distribution rights for the film.
The details
Directed by Jack Spring, the film features an ensemble cast including John Bradley, Celia Imrie, Richard E. Grant, and Jim Broadbent. It marks the latest creative effort from Boyle-McQuarry, who also wrote the screenplay The Pilgrimage.
Timeline
The world premiere takes place in London on November 2, 2026.
The film releases in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on November 6, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This release marks the latest project in the career of Chris Boyle-McQuarry, following his previous work on the screenplay The Pilgrimage. It highlights the continued movement of established television writing talent into feature film production.
Fans in the UK and Ireland can purchase tickets to see the film in cinemas starting November 6, 2026. Audiences in North America should monitor upcoming announcements from Samuel Goldwyn Films regarding a regional release date.
The takeaway
This film marks a notable transition for its creative team from television specials to the cinema stage. Audiences should watch for how the ensemble cast's performance translates from the small screen success of the writer's previous work to this new feature.
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