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Brendan Fraser Stars in WWII Drama 'Pressure' Coming 2026

2/22/2026

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Brendan Fraser stars as U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the WWII drama Pressure, releasing May 29, 2026.
The film centers on the 72 hours before D-Day as Eisenhower weighs when to launch Operation Overlord.
Andrew Scott portrays meteorologist James Stagg, whose weather forecasts influence the invasion's timing.
Directed by Anthony Maras, Pressure emphasizes psychological and moral dilemmas over action sequences, and aims for awards recognition.

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Story summary

Brendan Fraser stars as U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the WWII drama Pressure, releasing May 29, 2026.
The film centers on the 72 hours before D-Day as Eisenhower weighs when to launch Operation Overlord.
Andrew Scott portrays meteorologist James Stagg, whose weather forecasts influence the invasion's timing.
Directed by Anthony Maras, Pressure emphasizes psychological and moral dilemmas over action sequences, and aims for awards recognition.