The Color Purple | Official Trailer

A bold new take on the beloved classic. #TheColorPurple only in theaters December 25.

Warner Bros. Pictures invites you to experience the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond in “The Color Purple.” This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King,” “The Burial of Kojo”) and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones.

“The Color Purple” stars Taraji P. Henson (“What Men Want,” “Hidden Figures”), Danielle Brooks (“Peacemaker,” “Orange Is the New Black”), Colman Domingo (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Fear the Walking Dead”), Corey Hawkins (“In the Heights,” “BlacKkKlansman”), H.E.R. (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration”), Halle Bailey (“The Little Mermaid,” “Grown-ish”), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard,” “If Beale Street Could Talk”), and Fantasia Barrino (in her major motion picture debut).

The screenplay is by Marcus Gardley (“Maid,” “The Chi”), based on the novel by Alice Walker and based on the musical stage play, book (of the musical stage play) by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. The executive producers Alice Walker, Rebecca Walker, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Carla Gardini, Mara Jacobs, Adam Fell, Courtenay Valenti, Sheila Walcott and Michael Beugg.

Joining director Bazawule behind the camera are director of photography Dan Laustsen (“John Wick: Chapter 4,” “The Shape of Water”), production designer Paul Denham Austerberry (“The Flash,” “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”) and editor Jon Poll (“Bombshell,” “The Greatest Showman”). The choreographer is Fatima Robinson (“Coming 2 America,” “Dreamgirls”) and the costumes are designed by Francine Jamison-Tanchuck (“Emancipation,” “One Night in Miami…”). The music supervisors are Jordan Carroll (“The Greatest Showman,” “Godfather of Harlem”) and Morgan Rhodes (“Space Jam: A New Legacy,” “Selma”); the music is by Kris Bowers (“King Richard,” “Green Book”); and the executive music producers are Nick Baxter (“Babylon,” “CODA”), Stephen Bray (“Respect,” “Juanita”) and Blitz Bazawule.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Harpo Films Production, an Amblin Entertainment Production, a Scott Sanders Production/a QJP Production, “The Color Purple.” It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and is set to open in theaters in North America on December 25, 2023 and internationally beginning 18 January 2024.

[tedd-ivan]

FYI: this is NOT a remake of the original movie, it is an adaptation of the tony award winning broadway musical version. the musical is much more closer to the book than the original movie. the musical is vastly different from the original so there is nothing to worry about. this movie will be its own thing. this new version and the original are two completely different movies. both can co-exist without diminishing the other. i think this movie will be amazing and i have no doubt in my mind that it will be a huge success

[LovedByYou]

Halle Bailey literally went from singing songs at home on YouTube with her sister, to starring in two of the biggest movies of the year. How incredible, what a gorgeous cast of black excellence. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾

[t.kuykendall]

People were so worried about Halle playing Ariel... Meanwhile, she snuck an entire movie in without us even knowing! 😂 I love you Halle! ❤

[Sunflower_]

The whole cast lineup is amazing, but tbh I'm mainly excited to hear Fantasia sing again. I got emotional just hearing her sing in this trailer.

[jdd]

Whew. The way Fantasias voice came in, the eyes welled up and my goosebumps raised. She should have won a TONY for her portrayal and she better not get robbed for her Oscar.

[dellytancyl]

God I hope they give Fantasia room to shine in this movie, she's got the potential to give an Oscar worthy performance here. If this movie is as good as this trailer implies, I expect nothing short of perfection from her. She has the talent and the voice and charisma to pull it off.

[XAYMACAWORLD]

I pray that this opens the doors of super stardom for Fantasia. She deserves it, she's worked so hard and I want the best for her

[schoolinJOO]

nothing can replace the original film. thinking of different parts of it could make me cry on the spot. i watch that movie and and damn i love that movie

[japaroldo]

Fantasia having her full-circle moment! She totally deserves it! Love her!!

[manuelorozco]

I never thought i would see Fantasia step back into this iconic role! I’m seeing this for this ensemble

[SoloAdventureDiva]

If Fantasia don't sing!!! I remember when she performed this song at the Tony Awards. One of my favorites of hers ever 🤗🙏🏾

[bridgev]

Fantasia had me crying all through the film. She is a phenomenal singer and actress. Her voice seems a little deeper and just as incredible as ever. I love her so much. I pray she wins an Oscar. She so deserves it 🙏🏽

[jljff]

I’m over here freaking out. I hope this movie gives my girl Fantasia all the praise and recognition she’s been so deserving of for so long. Can’t wait.

[beenhim]

As a fan of Fantasia, I’m damn Proud of her, everything she’s been through has lead her to this beautiful point…I’m so happy for her and just know this moment is going to change her life.

[compassion]

I was the Medic for this production. Let me just say, I saw the day to day work. Fantasia will surprise a lot of people. Fantastic moment for her!

[mariaager]

Saw this movie today. Didn’t even know Fantasia could act. This was a phenomenal take/musical. They did an outstanding job. I loved it so much.

[janelife]

Halle’s really showing us she’s not a one-trick pony. She’s not just a disney princess (which she embodies perfectly). C’mon actress! Can’t wait to see this. So in love with the entire cast

[GloriaLoftin]

I saw Fantasia on Broadway in "The Color Purple". So glad she reprised the role for the movie musical version. Her voice is magnificent. And I didn't know Taraji P. Henson could sing, she never sang on "Empire". Great choice for Suge Avery. Looking forward to the movie. 🙂🙂🙂

[MaxEndersby]

From The Little Mermaid to a musical adaptation of The Colour Purple Halle Bailey is definitely on her way up to international stardom.

[dame]

I just saw the movie Taraji Did Her Thing, she continues to show her versatility.