Othello(2026)

2h 45m
- Drama

Release Date: Mar 4, 2026 | Event Cinema

Othello, a celebrated military general, is manipulated by his scheming ensign Iago into believing his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful. As suspicion hardens into conviction, jealousy dismantles the man entirely. Filmed live at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket, this stage production arrives in cinemas as a study in how easily trust can be weaponized and how fast a powerful person can fall.

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Original Release | Mar 4, 2026

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Director & Top Cast

David Harewood

Toby Jones

Caitlin FitzGerald

Vinette Robinson

Luke Treadaway

Tom Byrne

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Country of Origin: United Kingdom

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Othello (2026) is a filmed stage production directed by Tom Morris, based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name. It was produced by Trafalgar Releasing in partnership with Chris Harper Productions, with design by Ti Green and music by PJ Harvey with Jon Nicholls. It was filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London in association with Spiritland Productions. David Harewood plays Othello, a Moorish general undone by the calculated deception of his ensign Iago, played by Toby Jones. Caitlin FitzGerald plays Desdemona, Othello's wife at the center of the false accusation, and Vinette Robinson plays Emilia, Iago's wife. Luke Treadaway plays Cassio, the officer whose perceived closeness to Desdemona sets the manipulation in motion. The production explores themes of jealousy, manipulation, toxic masculinity, racial identity, and the corrupting nature of power. It screens in cinemas across the UK, US, Australia, and selected international territories from March 4, 2026. Runtime is 2 hours 45 minutes. The film is for theatre lovers, Shakespeare fans, and anyone drawn to character-driven drama on a grand scale.

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Othello (2026) is a filmed stage production of Shakespeare's tragedy, capturing Tom Morris' West End run at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket with David Harewood as the tormented Moorish general Othello.