“Magazine Dreams” is an American drama film released in theaters on March 21, 2025. Directed by Elijah Bynum, the movie stars Jonathan Majors as Killian Maddox, an amateur bodybuilder consumed by his aspiration to become a world-famous figure in the bodybuilding community. His relentless pursuit of this dream leads him down a path of obsession and self-destruction, highlighting themes of mental health and the quest for human connection.
The film’s cast includes Haley Bennett as Jessie, Taylour Paige as Pink Coat, Harrison Page as William Latimore, Harriet Sansom Harris as Patricia Waldron, and Mike O’Hearn as Brad Vanderhorn.
“Magazine Dreams” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2023, where it got attention for Majors’ intense performance. Despite initial plans for a 2023 release, the film faced delays due to legal issues involving Majors. Briarcliff Entertainment eventually acquired the distribution rights, leading to its 2025 theatrical release.
