Rebecca Ferguson & Andrew Garfield's New Fantasy Epic Based On Popular 87-Year-Old Classic Series Finally Lands U.S. Release Date

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Rebecca Ferguson is getting angry with someone in The Magic Faraway Tree

Published Apr 8, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT

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Rebecca Ferguson and Andrew Garfield's new fantasy epic, based on a popular 87-year-old classic series, finally lands a release date in the United States.

Per Deadline, The Magic Faraway Tree will release in theaters in the United States on August 21.

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Release Date March 27, 2026

Runtime 110 Minutes

Director Ben Gregor

Writers Simon Farnaby

Producers Nicolas Brown, Pippa Harris, Jane Hooks, Danny Perkins

Cast

  • Headshot Of Andrew Garfield In The National Theatre Up Next Gala in South Bank
  • Headshot Of Claire Foy

    Claire Foy

    Polly Thompson

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  • Headshot Of Jessica Gunning

    Jessica Gunning

    Dame Washalot

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