Entertainment

Focus Features Picks Up International Rights for 'Stages'

Updated 2026-07-30 14:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Focus Features has acquired international rights to Sonoya Mizuno’s directorial debut, Stages. The film features an ensemble cast including Julie Delpy and Kathryn Hunter and is set to be distributed by Universal Pictures International.

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Julie Delpy, Takehiro Hira, Kathryn Hunter, Kate Dickie and Emma D’Arcy Join Sonoya Mizuno’s Debut ‘Stages’; Focus Takes International

Focus Features has picked up international rights to Sonoya Mizuno’s directorial debut Stages and will distribute the film via Universal Pictures International. The film’s ensemble cast features Julie Delpy (Meet the Barbarians), Takehiro Hira (Rental Family), Kathryn Hunter (Poor Things

2026-07-30 14:44 UTC

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2026-07-30 14:45 UTC