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A24 Releases Bourdain Biopic “Tony” August 7

7/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

A24 releases the Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony” on Aug 7 limited and Aug 21 nationwide.
Matt Johnson directs and co-writes the film, which stars Dominic Sessa as Bourdain, Antonio Banderas as the hiring chef, and Eric Ripert.
A24 partners with OpenTable and Square for “Industry Night” screenings on Aug 3 in 25 U.S. cities.
Critics praise Dominic Sessa’s understated performance and note the film balances a coming-of-age tale with Bourdain’s tragic legacy.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Food Network’s chef-celebrity boom led Corus to launch a Canadian Food Network on October 9 2000. After the channel rebranded as Flavour Network on December 30 2024, A24’s “Tony” biopic—starring Dominic Sessa with Antonio Banderas and Eric Ripert—uses the same star-chef formula, partnering with OpenTable and Square for a nationwide theatrical rollout.

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Story summary

A24 releases the Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony” on Aug 7 limited and Aug 21 nationwide.
Matt Johnson directs and co-writes the film, which stars Dominic Sessa as Bourdain, Antonio Banderas as the hiring chef, and Eric Ripert.
A24 partners with OpenTable and Square for “Industry Night” screenings on Aug 3 in 25 U.S. cities.
Critics praise Dominic Sessa’s understated performance and note the film balances a coming-of-age tale with Bourdain’s tragic legacy.

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