Conclave (film)

Conclave is an upcoming psychological thriller film directed by Edward Berger and written by Peter Straughan, based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Robert Harris. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Carlos Diehz, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on 1 November 2024 by Focus Features, and in the United Kingdom on 29 November by Black Bear UK.

Premise
Cardinal Lawrence, tasked with finding the successor to the deceased Pope, discovers the former Pope had a secret that must be uncovered.

Cast

 * Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence
 * Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Aldo Bellini
 * John Lithgow as Cardinal Tremblay
 * Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes
 * Lucian Msamati as Cardinal Adeyemi
 * Carlos Diehz as Cardinal Benitez
 * Sergio Castellitto as Cardinal Tedesco
 * Brían F. O'Byrne
 * Merab Ninidze
 * Thomas Loibl
 * Jacek Koman

Production
It was announced in May 2022 that Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini were set to star in the film, with Edward Berger directing. Additional casting was announced in January 2023 as production began in Rome. Filming will also occur at Cinecittà. It is due to conclude in March.

Release
In August 2022, it was revealed that Black Bear Pictures' newly founded British distribution arm had acquired U.K. distribution rights to the film from FilmNation Entertainment, serving as one of its first acquisitions and maiden releases in the United Kingdom; Black Bear's company Elevation Pictures also serves as Canadian distributor.

In November 2023, Focus Features acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film. The film is scheduled to be released in the United States in a limited theatrical release on 1 November 2024, before expanding to a wide release the following week. It will later be released in the U.K. on 15 November.