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Pressure: WWII Drama Starring Brendan Fraser Set for 2026 Release

2/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The trailer for Pressure, a World War II drama about General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the 72 hours before D-Day, has been released.
The film opens in theaters on May 29, 2026.
Brendan Fraser plays Eisenhower, with Andrew Scott as meteorologist Captain James Stagg.
Director Anthony Maras adapts David Haig's 2014 stage play, with Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Damian Lewis among the cast.

History

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The D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, was a crucial turning point in World War II, led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower and involving over 156,000 Allied troops. This largest seaborne invasion in history aimed to liberate Western Europe from Nazi control. The meticulous planning, including weather assessments by meteorologist Captain James Stagg, was vital for the operation's success and shaped the course of the war.

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Story summary

The trailer for Pressure, a World War II drama about General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the 72 hours before D-Day, has been released.
The film opens in theaters on May 29, 2026.
Brendan Fraser plays Eisenhower, with Andrew Scott as meteorologist Captain James Stagg.
Director Anthony Maras adapts David Haig's 2014 stage play, with Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Damian Lewis among the cast.

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