testing HBO

1. In cinemas Friday, 5 December 2025; UK previews from Thursday, 4 December
2. Cinematic live capture of the Tony-winning revival, directed by Maria Friedman.
3. Starring Jonathan Groff (Franklin), Daniel Radcliffe (Charley), Lindsay Mendez (Mary).
4. Runtime listings around 2h25; certificate TBC at time of writing.
5. Reverse-chronology story with Stephen Sondheim’s celebrated songs.

Story in one sentence

Composer Franklin Shepard’s rise strains his bond with Mary and Charley, told in reverse—from fallout to first spark—with Groff, Radcliffe and Mendez leading.

Old friends, new beginnings (told backward)