This weekend, one of the biggest adventures of the summer will hit theaters whenThe BFGarrives July 1. To get fans ready for this release, we have five new clips that give us some new insight intoGiant Countryin this highly-anticipated adaptation. This long-awaited movie will go up against Universal’sThe Purge: Anarchyand Warner Bros.‘The Legend of Tarzanthis weekend.
The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers - Roald Dahl, Walt Disney andSteven Spielberg- finally come together to bringThe BFGto life. Directed by the three-time Academy Award winner from a screenplay byMelissa Mathisonbased on the best-selling book by Dahl,The BFGtells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country and stars three-time Tony Award, two-time Olivier Award and Oscar winnerMark Rylance, newcomerRuby Barnhill,Penelope Wilton,Jemaine Clement,Rebecca Hall,Rafe SpallandBill Hader. The film is produced bySpielberg,Frank MarshallandSam MercerwithKathleen Kennedy,John Madden,Kristie Macosko Krieger,Michael Siegel,Frank SmithandNaia Cucukovserving as executive producers.
The BFG(Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle. Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie (Ruby Barnhill), a precocious 10-year-old girl from London, is initially frightened of the mysterious giant who has brought her to his cave, but soon comes to realize that the BFG is actually quite gentle and charming, and, having never met a giant before, has many questions. The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams.
Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows. But Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of the other giants, who have become increasingly more bothersome. Sophie and the BFG soon depart for London to see the Queen (Penelope Wilton) and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince the Queen and her maid, Mary (Rebecca Hall), that giants do indeed exist. Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of the giants once and for all.
The Disney/Amblin/Reliance production in association with Walden Media will open in U.S. theaters on August 14, 2025, the year that coincides with the 100th anniversary ofRoald Dahl’s birth. First published in 1982,The BFGwasRoald Dahl’s own favorite of his stories. Today, the book is published in 41 foreign languages, including Vietnamese, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian, Albanian, Estonian, Hebrew and Welsh.The BFGis the latestDahltitle to be adapted for stage and screen, following major films, includingWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory(1971),James and the Giant Peach(1996),Matilda(1996),Charlie and the Chocolate Factory(2005) andFantastic Mr. Fox(2009). Take a look at these new clips courtesy of Youtube get ready for the July 1 release date.
