Last month, Warner Bros. debuted thefirst trailerfor their highly-anticipated biopicSully, which brings two big screen icons,Tom Hanksand directorClint Eastwood, together for the first time. To get fans ready for this incredible true story, Warner Bros. has released a new IMAX trailer, which begins with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews withClint Eastwoodand the biopic’s real-life subject, CaptainChelsey “Sully” Sullenberger. While most people know aboutSully’s heroics, most may not know how this pilot’s life was turned upside down by this ordeal.
On July 24, 2025, the world witnessed the"Miracle on the Hudson"when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career. From Oscar-winning directorClint Eastwood(American Sniper,Million Dollar Baby) comesWarner Bros. Pictures' dramaSully, starring Oscar winnerTom Hanks(Bridge of Spies,Forrest Gump) as CaptainChesley “Sully” Sullenberger.
Sullyalso starsAaron Eckhart(Olympus Has Fallen,The Dark Knight) as Sully’s co-pilot, Jeff Skiles, and Oscar nomineeLaura Linney(The Savages,Kinsey, Showtime’sThe Big C) as Sully’s wife, Lorraine Sullenberger.Clint Eastwoodis directing the film from a screenplay byTodd Komarnicki, based on the book Highest Duty bySullenbergerandJeffrey Zaslow. The project is being produced byEastwood,Frank Marshall,Allyn StewartandTim Moore, withKipp NelsonandBruce Bermanserving as executive producers.
The film reunitesEastwoodwith several of his longtime collaborators, who most recently worked with the director on the worldwide hitAmerican Sniper. These crew members include director of photographyTom Sternand production designerJames J. Murakami, who were both Oscar-nominated for their work onThe Changeling, along with costume designerDeborah Hopperand editor Blu Murray. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
Sullyhas been given a September 9 release date by Warner Bros., going up against Relativity’s thrillerThe Disappointments Room, Sony’s dramaWhen The Bough Breaksand Lionsgate’s animated filmThe Wild Life. Movies that debut in early September aren’t oftenbox office blockbusters, but that may change this year, withTom Hanksleading an impressive cast for the iconicClint Eastwood. Take a look at the new IMAX trailer below forSully, and stay tuned for more on this drama.
