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Briarcliff Secures Rights for Gore Verbinski's Dystopian Thriller

9/2/2025

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Briarcliff Entertainment acquired U.S. distribution rights for Gore Verbinski’s film "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die," releasing on January 30, 2026.
The film stars Sam Rockwell and centers on a man from the future who takes diner patrons hostage.
Production took place in Cape Town, South Africa, with Briarcliff CEO Tom Ortenberg expressing enthusiasm for the project.

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Briarcliff Entertainment acquired U.S. distribution rights for Gore Verbinski’s film "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die," releasing on January 30, 2026.
The film stars Sam Rockwell and centers on a man from the future who takes diner patrons hostage.
Production took place in Cape Town, South Africa, with Briarcliff CEO Tom Ortenberg expressing enthusiasm for the project.