Ridley Scott’s new war epic has 6 battles and a 250-minute running time: the film opens in cinemas in 20 days and then there’s much more to come

If Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer hadn’t been released in cinemas this year, we’d be talking a lot more aboutNapoleon&nbsp. Ridley Scott’s epic about the French warlord is still coming in 2023 and is eagerly awaited. This is due to thegigantic running time, the top-class cast and the normal gigantism of the master director, who created Blade Runner and Gladiator, among others. Here you get theultimate overviewof the war history project

Battle epic: What is Napoleon about?

Napoleon Bonaparte lived from 1769 to 1821, during which time he rose from general to French emperor. Legendary campaigns gave the military and strategic genius influence at the highest levels of politics. Director Ridley Scott said in a 2021 Deadline interview that he wanted to retrace this rise with six battles. In addition to his military and political career, Napoleon’s relationship with his wife Joséphine will play a major role in the film. Read more:The biggest “battle” was cut from Napoleon.

When will Napoleon be released in theaters and on Apple TV+?

As Napoleon is a co-production between Sony and the Apple TV+ streaming service, the film will initially be given a regular theatrical release: on November 23, 2023 Napoleon is expected to be streamed exclusively on Apple TV+. A start date for this does not yet exist.

Two versions: How long is Napoleon really?

The running time of Napoleon has been making headlines in the film industry for months. The ultimate version of the filmwill be as long as a mini-series According to Ridley Scott, two versions of the war epic will be released:

• Cinema: 160 minutes
• Stream: 250 minutes

Ridley Scott said about the process:“We show the theatrical version first, and then the optimal case is that [the director’s cut] is released as a stream at 4 hours and 10 minutes. “

Cast: Who’s in Napoleon?

The main character Napoleon is played by character actorJoaquin Phoenixwho last won an Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker. It was his first award after a total of four nominations for the golden statue. Phoenix will be joined by Vanessa Kirbyas Napoleon’s wife

• Here you can find the complete cast of Napoleon

Kirby made her breakthrough in the Netflix series The Crown, in which she plays the provocative sister of the British Queen – a role similar to that of Joséphine in Napoleon. You last saw Kirby as Ethan Hunt’s ally in Mission Impossible 7