Amazon is changing its release plans for Michael B. Jordan’s The Thomas Crown Affair.
Jordan’s upcoming remake of the classic romantic thriller is getting a major change in release plans according to a new report about Amazon MGM Studios’ approach to the film. The Thomas Crown Affair remake stars Jordan as the titular Thomas Crown, a billionaire who steals paintings and conducts other heists, who is pursued by an insurance investigator (Adria Arjona). The pair end up falling in love as danger lurks, and as Crown’s lifestyle comes under threat for his actions. Jordan also serves as director for the movie, which is the second remake of the 1968 original of the same name.
Now, according to a new report from Screen Daily, Amazon MGM Studios is planning to handle the distribution rights for Jordan’s remake of The Thomas Crown Affair in France. Originally, the movie was set to be distributed in the nation by Sony Pictures Entertainment France, something that has seemingly been altered as Amazon takes control of the international distribution of its movies. The report states the movie’s release date remains unchanged, with the film still slated to be released worldwide on March 5, 2027.
ScreenRant has reached out to Amazon MGM Studios for confirmation.
Amazon taking the reins on its international releases won’t be altering the release date, nor will it be changing the movie’s planned IMAX release across the country. The movie marks a major new development in Amazon’s international handling of its movies, particularly when it comes to the French marketplace. When it comes to its release in France, however, the movie is governed under the nation’s media chronology, which states it can’t come to streaming platforms in the nation until 17 months after a theatrical release.
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This is a major change, especially when it comes to the relationship between Amazon and Sony in the international marketplace. Sony was responsible for handling French distribution of Amazon MGM Studios movies since 2025, something that has continued into releases that came out earlier in 2026. However, it appears this deal is starting to dwindle, as The Thomas Crown Affair‘s forthcoming release won’t involve the other company whatsoever distribution-wise.
Amazon’s relationship with Sony remains in other international marketplaces, however, including in the UK, where Sony Pictures Entertainment will release The Thomas Crown Affair on March 4, 2027. However, it’s clear from the report that Amazon is seeking to take a more hands-on approach in some territories moving forward. The movie is clearly one of the studio’s biggest upcoming projects, and Jordan’s next major project following his Oscar win for Sinners, which was released in 2025.
Based on Amazon MGM Studios’ current plans, however, it seems like the studio is prepared to begin a more centralized distribution method, at least in France for the time being. Whether this is a test or a new status quo remains to be seen. But, with The Thomas Crown Affair poised to be a major international release for the studio, the exact nature of its distribution going forward will be a determining factor in its larger level of success.
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