Black Bear, an independent film studio, has started its own U.S. distribution company and is already lining up some exciting releases. They’re beginning with the action thriller Shelter, starring Jason Statham, which comes out this month. They’ve also announced they’ll be releasing a critically acclaimed crime thriller starring Matthew McConaughey, an Oscar winner, that was praised as one of the best films of 2025 after premiering at a film festival last year.
Andrew Patterson wrote and directed the new crime thriller, The Rivals of Amziah King, which stars Cole Sprouse as Amziah King, along with Kurt Russell and a supporting cast including Owen Teague, Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan, Tony Revolori, Jake Horowitz, and Angelina LookingGlass. Black Bear will release the film in theaters on August 22, 2026. You can find details about the story and early reviews below.
In the remote Oklahoma countryside, Amziah King leads a talented but unusual bluegrass band and runs the best honey business around. When his long-lost foster daughter shows up, he’s excited about reconnecting with her and building a family business together. However, the world of honey-making is competitive, and Amziah’s enemies are determined to ruin everything he’s worked for.
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Boasts a Stellar Score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes
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After premiering at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in March of last year, The Rivals of Amziah King received rave reviews. Currently, the film holds a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 31 critic reviews.
Both Cinapse and Discussing Film have given The Rivals of Amziah King perfect scores. Cinapse praised it as a grand, personal, and surprising film that’s truly captivating, while Discussing Film calls it a potential frontrunner for the best film of 2025.
Reviews for The Rivals of Amziah King continue to be excellent. Variety praised the film as the ideal project for Matthew McConaughey’s return to the big screen, noting it’s been six years since his last movie and this role perfectly suits his unique, charismatic style. Collider also gave the film high marks, applauding McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass, and director Andrew Patterson, and calling The Rivals of Amziah King one of the year’s best and most enjoyable films.
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Black Bear has announced its 2026 film lineup, starting with the release of The Rivals of Amziah King. Other highlights include Tuner, directed by Daniel Roher and starring Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu, and Leo Woodall, which will be released on May 22nd. Also coming next year is Guy Ritchie’s dark comedy thriller Wife & Dog, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike, Cosmo Jarvis, James Norton, Paddy Considine, and Anthony Hopkins, scheduled for release on October 23rd.
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