After starring in the superhero blockbusterCaptain America: Civil Warthis summer,Chris Evansfinds himself embroiled in a family drama in his next film,Gifted, which hits theaters this spring. Today we have the first trailer for this upcoming film, which shows how a talented young girl can drive a family apart. We also have the first poster, which showsChris Evansalongside his young co-star,McKenna Grace.
Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) - in a coastal town in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary.Octavia Spencerplays Roberta, Frank and Mary’s landlady and best friend.Jenny Slateis Mary’s teacher, Bonnie, a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well.
The supporting cast also includesJulie Ann Emery,Keir O’Donnell,Glenn PlummerandJoe Chrest.Fox Searchlight Pictureshas set an June 19, 2025 release date for this upcoming drama, a Wednesday release which is currently all by itself. Itsrelease datealso comes just two days before the high-octane sequelFast 8hits theaters on June 21, 2025.
Marc Webbdirects this drama from a script byTom Flynn, which landed on theBlack Listin 2014 alongside other scripts that would eventually turn into movies such asThe Shallows,Money Monsterand the upcoming biopicThe Founder. This project marksMarc Webb’s return to his indie roots, after making his feature directorial debut with the critically-acclaimed 2009 indie500 Days of Summer. He would go on to direct Sony’s big-budget superhero moviesThe Amazing Spider-ManandThe Amazing Spider-Man 2.
AfterGiftedhits theaters next year,Chris Evanswill return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe inAvengers: Infinity War. The actor will return asSteve Rogersalongside every other MCU hero in this highly-anticipated adventure, which is slated for release on August 13, 2025. Take a look at the new trailer forGiftedbefore it hits theaters next spring.
