This list has been updated, especially after a handful of announcements, including the recent Sundance lineup which finally unchained “In the Blink of an Eye,” and “The Gallerist.” Ditto “Mother Mary,” now dated for spring 2026.
However, more telling are the films that remain. Every year, a handful of already-shot, sometimes even fully completed films vanish into thin air. Some had 2023 or even 2022 release targets. Others finished principal photography a year ago but haven’t made so much as a whisper since. No festival berths. No marketing. Just eerie silence.
So, as is tradition here at World of Reel, I’ve compiled another “What’s Missing” list, those films that, despite being finished or close to it, are nowhere to be found as we head into a new movie year. Here are the ones currently missing:
“The Way of the Wind” (Terrence Malick) — The king of delays. It’s been six years since Malick shot this one, and he’s been editing it ever since. It could very well be his last film, which means maybe Cannes 2026?
“Wizards!” (David Michôd) — Shot all the way back in 2022. Produced by A24. With Pete Davidson and Franz Rogowski in the cast. I recently reported that Michôd was still editing the damn thing, which tested to polarizing reactions.
“Faces of Death” (Daniel Goldhaber) — A reboot of the infamous ’70s shock-doc. Shot in 2023. Goldhaber is coming off “How to Blow Up a Pipeline,” but this has gone radio silent. I’m told Goldhaber is fighting with the producers for final cut.
“Klara and the Sun” (Taika Waititi) — Adaptation of the Kazuo Ishiguro novel. Shot in January 2024. Still no images, no teaser, no nothing. Waititi’s been on a losing streak of late — his last film, “Next Goal Wins,” was also severely delayed.
“Kung Fury 2”
Shot in 2019. The $34M- costing film starred Michael Fassbender, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and David Hasselhoff still hasn’t seen the light of day, and remains in a state of limbo due to lawsuits between the film’s investors. Post-production work was completed in April 2024
Then you have films which have been silent for a less amount of time, but given the timing, should have absolutely been part of this year’s fall fests.
“Outcome” (Jonah Hill) — With Keanu Reeves in the lead. Apple is behind it. No updates since wrap. Hill has already hopped on-board his next film.
“Rosebush Pruning” (Karim Aïnouz) — Was once being whispered about for Cannes. Didn’t make it. Still hasn’t surfaced anywhere. Maybe Ainouz’ last few string of flops might have finally soured programmers.
“At the Sea” (Kornél Mundruczó) — Mundruczó has Cannes and Venice clout. But this one didn’t show up at either, and it’s not at TIFF. Amy Adams stars. Strange.
“Famous” (Jody Hill) — Shot in October 2024. From the “Observe and Report” and “The Righteous Gemstone auteur, and starring Zac Efron. A24.
Some of these could surface next year, though I’d bet a few won’t. I’ll keep updating this list as more information comes in — and I’m sure a few slipped through the cracks. What do you think is conspicuously missing? Let us know.