Full Breakdown
Lionsgate Revises “La La Land” Poster to Fix Ryan Gosling’s “La La Hand” for 10-Year Anniversary
7/23/2026, 11:09:53 AM
Core Event
Lionsgate released a revised key-art image for *La La Land* ahead of its 10-year theatrical re-release. The new poster straightens Ryan Gosling’s hand to match Emma Stone’s upward pose. The adjustment was posted on Instagram on July 21 after the artwork went live on July 20. The film returns to U.S. cinemas on August 16 (U.K. on August 28).
Background & Context
*La La Land* premiered in 2016 and won six Academy Awards. The original poster, taken from the “A Lovely Night” sequence, showed Gosling’s hand flattened—a choice he later called the “La La Hand.” Over the decade he repeatedly said the pose “haunted” him.
Data & Statistics
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 20 | New poster released with edited hand. |
| July 21 | Lionsgate posted the image on Instagram. |
| August 16 | U.S. theatrical re-release (U.K. on August 28). |
Official Statements & Responses
Lionsgate said the studio had long heard Gosling’s request to correct the hand and that the “minor adjustment” aligns the artwork with the original choreography. Justin Manfredi, Lionsgate’s EVP of worldwide television marketing, confirmed the studio consulted Gosling and received his approval.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Now when I look at it and I have to see it all the time, you know what would have been cooler than this? That,” — Ryan Gosling
- “A minor adjustment. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of #LaLaLand in @Dolby Cinema at @AMCtheatres. Experience the film back on the big screen beginning August 16. Get tickets now.” — Lionsgate
On-the-Ground Reaction
Fans on social media offered mixed responses. Some praised the correction as long overdue; others called the change “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it.” The poster remains a cultural touchstone for the film’s fan community.
What’s Next
The revised poster will appear in marketing leading up to the August 16 U.S. re-release in Dolby Cinema at AMC theatres and the August 28 U.K. release. No further visual changes have been announced.
