Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz’s Action Thriller ‘Day Drinker’ Sets 2027 Release Date
The action thriller 'Day Drinker,' starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, is set to be released in theaters on March 26, 2027. The film follows a private-yacht bartender who becomes entangled with a mysterious guest and a criminal figure. This project marks one of Depp's first major Hollywood films following his legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard.
- ▪'Day Drinker' will be released by Lionsgate on March 26, 2027.
- ▪The film features Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz in leading roles.
- ▪Marc Webb, known for 'The Amazing Spider-Man,' is directing the film.
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Home Film News May 21, 2026 1:30pm PT Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz’s Action Thriller ‘Day Drinker’ Sets 2027 Release Date By Rebecca Rubin Plus Icon Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter rebeccaarubin Latest Broadway Publicity Firm BBB Announces New Ownership, Rebrands as Aperture Public Relations 8 hours ago ‘Cliff Booth’ Movie, Starring Brad Pitt, Takes Over ‘Narnia’s’ Imax Slot This Thanksgiving 1 day ago Matt Damon Eyes ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Directing Duo’s Next Movie After Ryan Gosling Drops Out 1 day ago See All Niete / Courtesy of Lionsgate “Day Drinker,” an action thriller starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, will sail to theaters in 2027. Lionsgate, which is releasing the film, has set a release of March 26, 2027.
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