The Unbreakable Boy

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The Unbreakable Boy
Unbreakable boy.jpg
Theatrical release poster with the original 2022 release window
Directed by Jon Gunn
Screenplay byJon Gunn
Based on
The Unbreakable Boy
by
  • Scott M. LeRette
  • Susy Flory
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyKristopher Kimlin
Edited byParker Adams
Music byPancho Burgos-Goizueta
Production
company
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release date
  • February 21, 2025 (2025-02-21)(United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Unbreakable Boy is an upcoming American drama film written for the screen and directed by Jon Gunn. It is based on the 2014 book of the same name by Scott M. LeRette and Susy Flory. [1] [2] [3] The film stars Zachary Levi in the lead role.

Contents

Lionsgate announced a film adaptation of the book in November 2020, with Gunn attached as director. Principal photography began that same month, and wrapped up in December.

The Unbreakable Boy is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate on February 21, 2025. [1] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Premise

Austin is a disabled boy who has brittle bone disease and autism. His father, Scott, always keeps Austin happy. [1] [8] [9]

Cast

Production

The Unbreakable Boy was announced on November 13, 2020 by the Erwin brothers. [10] Four days later, it was announced that Zachary Levi would star in the film. [11] Another three days later, it was announced that Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy, Peter Facinelli, Drew Powell, Pilot Bunch, and Patricia Heaton have joined the cast. [12]

Filming

Filming began in Oklahoma during the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020, and wrapped in late 2020. [4]

Post-production

On November 29, 2021, it was announced that Pancho Burgos-Goizueta would score the film. [6]

Release

The film was initially scheduled to be released in the United States on March 18, 2022, [1] [4] [5] [6] but was pulled from Lionsgate's release schedule eight days before its release without a new release date. [13] In January 2024, after being undated for over two years, the film was given its current release date. [7]

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