Martin Scorsese’s western thriller Killers of the Flower Moon has long been a focal point for festival chatter, with early talk suggesting a debut at the 76th Cannes International Film Festival on the French Riviera. The event is scheduled to unfold from May 16 to May 27, 2023, inviting global attention to the red carpets of one of cinema’s most storied showcases. Trade outlets report that film teams have been securing luxury accommodations along the Croisette for the duration of the festival, underscoring the high level of interest surrounding the project.
Industry insiders also note that Cannes’ official program is not fixed until its April announcements, leaving room for last‑moment shifts as organizers finalize the lineup. In parallel, there is talk of Venice as a potential premiere site for Killers of the Flower Moon, with the festival running from August 30 to September 9, 2023. At this stage, no formal agreement has been confirmed with Cannes organizers, and the premiere status remains subject to change as the schedule takes shape.
The film’s narrative centers on an FBI investigation into a string of murders in a Native American community where a newly discovered oil field begins to enrich local residents. The cast reportedly includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Brendan Fraser, John Lithgow, and musician Jack White. For DiCaprio, the project marks a sixth collaboration with Scorsese, while De Niro adds a tenth collaboration with the director to his prolific record.
Beyond Killers of the Flower Moon, HBO has announced that the forthcoming new season of House of the Dragon will not premiere until the summer of 2024, setting expectations for fans of the sprawling fantasy series and its continued expansion in 2024 and beyond.