Gerard Butler's 700-Year Crime Thriller Set for Netflix Streaming Gerard Butler’s 2026 filmography has faced mixed results, with his latest project, Greenland 2: Migration, marking a significant financial setback. The sequel to the 2020 disaster film leaned heavily into sci-fi elements, costing Lionsgate an estimated $90 million to produce. Despite its ambitious scope, the film only recouped $44 million globally, positioning it as one of the most notable sci-fi flops in recent years. However, Butler remains active in the industry, with multiple projects in development. Among these is a third installment of Den of Thieves, set to begin production this summer, and a live-action sequel to How to Train Your Dragon, which will feature Cate Blanchett reprising her role as Valka. One of Butler’s most anticipated ventures is In The Hand Of Dante, a historical crime thriller spanning over 700 years. The film alternates between two distinct time periods: the 1300s, where Dante Alighieri drafts The Divine Comedy, and the early 2000s, which follows an older reincarnation of Dante entangled in a plot to steal and authenticate the iconic manuscript. Based on the novel by Nick Tosches, the project is directed and written by Julian Schnabel, with a star-studded ensemble including Butler, Oscar Isaac, Al Pacino, Jason Momoa, Martin Scorsese, Gal Gadot, John Malkovich, Sabrina Impacciatore, Franco Nero, Benjamin Clementine, and Paolo Bonacelli. Netflix has secured distribution rights for In The Hand Of Dante, emerging victorious in a competitive bidding process. The streaming giant has not yet announced a specific release date for the film. The movie premiered in September 2025 at the Venice Film Festival, where it was screened for a limited audience of critics.#netflix #venice_film_festival #lionsgate #julian_schnabel #gerard_butler
Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Al Pacino, and Gerard Butler Star in New Netflix Movie Netflix has secured the rights to a forthcoming drama featuring a star-studded cast. The film, titled In the Hand of Dante, is directed by Julian Schnabel and written by Schnabel and Louise Kugelberg. While no official release date has been announced, the project is anticipated to be a major release, bolstered by its impressive lineup of actors. The film’s cast includes Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, Louis Cancelmi, Sabrina Impacciatore, Franco Nero, Benjamin Clementine, Paolo Bonacelli, Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino, and Jason Momoa. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year, where Schnabel received the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award for his contributions to the arts. In the Hand of Dante is an adaptation of the 2002 novel by Nick Tosches. Oscar Isaac portrays two dual roles: the author Tosches in the 21st century and Dante Alighieri in the 14th century. The film’s logline describes the connection between the two characters, stating that a New York author in the modern era and Dante Alighieri in the 14th century are linked through time and their shared obsession with love, beauty, and the divine. Schnabel, known for films such as The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and Before Night Falls (which launched Javier Bardem’s career), brings his distinctive style to this project. The film’s blend of historical and contemporary narratives, along with its eclectic cast, positions it as a significant release for Netflix. The project’s announcement highlights the streaming platform’s continued investment in high-profile, narrative-driven cinema.#venice_film_festival #jason_momoa #gal_gadot #al_pacino #gerard_butler
