MUBI Will Release A Long Winter in Theaters Soon
The Andrew Haigh film will begin its theatrical run in New York City on December 4, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Arthouse
MUBI has scheduled the theatrical release of A Long Winter for December 4, 2026, in select New York theaters. The film will subsequently expand to additional theaters across the United States on January 22, 2027.
Why it matters
Following its festival circuit run, the film moves to a wider audience through this tiered release strategy. The project serves as the latest directorial work from Andrew Haigh, based on source material by Colm Tóibín.
The production follows a festival premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in September 2026. The film features a cast including Fred Hechinger, Caitríona Balfe, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Kit Connor.
The players
Andrew Haigh
He is an acclaimed filmmaker known for directing character-driven dramas.
MUBI
This is a global streaming service and film distributor specializing in arthouse cinema.
Colm Tóibín
He is an award-winning novelist and short story writer whose work serves as the source for this film.
The details
Directed by Andrew Haigh and adapted from a short story by Colm Tóibín, the drama takes place in the Colorado Rockies during 1951. The film previously screened at the New York Film Festival before securing its upcoming commercial release dates.
Timeline
The story is set in the Colorado Rockies during 1951.
The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in September 2026.
A select New York theatrical release begins on December 4, 2026.
The film will expand to additional U.S. theaters on January 22, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This release strategy follows the traditional platforming model used by arthouse distributors to build critical acclaim before wider rollouts. It positions the film as a prestige entry against broader franchise-heavy theatrical slates.
New York City residents can access the film in select theaters starting December 4, 2026. Audiences in other parts of the United States will have the opportunity to view the film when it expands to more locations on January 22, 2027.
The takeaway
Viewers interested in period dramas may monitor local listings as the December premiere date approaches. Those outside of New York City should watch for local theater announcements ahead of the January 2027 nationwide expansion.
Further reading
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