French WWII Blockbuster ‘De Gaulle’ Lands U.S. Distribution With Samuel Goldwyn Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Antonin Baudry's "De Gaulle" is one of the five films shortlisted to represent France in the international feature category at the Oscars.

By Elsa Keslassy

Elsa Keslassy

International Correspondent

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Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “De Gaulle,” Antonin Baudry’s sprawling two-part historical epic that premiered out of competition at Cannes and was just shortlisted to represent France in the Oscar race.

The distributor is planning a U.S. theatrical release in November or December 2026 for the €70 million ($82 million) production, which chronicles Charles de Gaulle’s rise as the face of the French resistance during World War II.

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