The Unbreakable Boy

The Unbreakable Boy is an upcoming American drama film directed and written by Jon Gunn. It is based on the book The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love, authored by Scott Michael LeRette and Suzy Flory, which is based on a true story. The film stars Zachary Levi in the lead role.

After being delayed for four years from both its first trailer in late 2021, and its original March 2022 release date, the film is scheduled to be released by Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate  on February 21, 2025.

Premise
Austin is a disabled boy who has brittle bone disease and autism. His father, Scott, always keeps Austin happy.

Cast

 * Zachary Levi as Scott LeRette, Austin's father
 * Jacob Laval as Austin LeRette, a disabled autistic boy who has brittle bone disease
 * Roy Jackson Miller as Austin LeRette (age 2)
 * Meghann Fahy as Teresa
 * Peter Facinelli as Preacher Rick
 * Drew Powell
 * Gavin Warren as Logan LeRette
 * Pilot Bunch as Tyler
 * Patricia Heaton
 * Amy Acker as Lori
 * Sarah Dean as Extra
 * Todd Terry as Dick
 * Kevin Downes as Lyle
 * Mattie Ward and Justin Russell as AA Members
 * Bruce Davis as Autism Doctor
 * Ashtyn Barlow Nguyen as Cheerleader
 * Lena Harmon as Doctor
 * Alexandra Swanbeck as Nurse

Production
The Unbreakable Boy was announced on November 13, 2020 by the Erwin brothers. Four days later, it was announced that Zachary Levi would star in the film. Another three days later, it was announced that Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy, Peter Facinelli, Drew Powell, Pilot Bunch, and Patricia Heaton have joined the cast. The filming was completed in Oklahoma during the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2020.

On November 29, 2021, it was announced that Pancho Burgos-Goizueta would score the film.

Release
The film was originally scheduled to be theatrically released on March 18, 2022,   but was pulled from Lionsgate's release schedule eight days before its release without a new release date. In January 2024, it was announced that the film would now be released on February 21, 2025.