‘Cry to Heaven’: Release Date, Cast, Plot, and All About Adele’s Debut, Directed by Tom Ford

Published 11/12/2025, 12:06 PM EST

Tom Ford has always turned audacity into art, transforming struggling fashion houses into global icons with flair and precision. Every collection, campaign, and red-carpet appearance cements his status as a master storyteller, blending intellect with visual allure. His name alone evokes glamour, controversy, and desire, whether dressing Hollywood royalty or defining modern masculinity. From cinematic elegance in A Single Man to the hypnotic tension of Nocturnal Animals, Ford commands attention, and now his upcoming movie is making immense buzz.

Tom Ford returns to the director’s chair with Cry to Heaven, as Adele makes her acting debut in a visually sumptuous journey of ambition, secrets, and intrigue.

A cinematic storm approaches: Cry to Heaven release date

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Cry to Heaven is slated for release in late autumn 2026, promising a cinematic experience that blends Tom Ford’s signature elegance with riveting storytelling. Currently in pre-production across London and Rome, the project is meticulously shaping its world before cameras begin rolling in mid-January.

Under Ford’s Fade To Black banner, this adaptation, unveiled at the American Film Market, is already stirring anticipation among cinephiles. Every frame is expected to exude tension, beauty, and intrigue, ensuring curiosity reaches unprecedented heights.

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Tom Ford’s Cry to Heaven assembles a dazzling, star-studded cast, hinting at electrifying performances and hidden tensions.

Tom Ford assembles a captivating ensemble for Cry to Heaven

Cry to Heaven boasts a star-studded ensemble that promises to mesmerize audiences. Adele makes her film acting debut, joining forces with Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, and Owen Cooper. Returning collaborators from Ford’s past masterpieces, including Taylor-Johnson and Firth, bring gravitas and familiarity.

The drama set in 18th century Italy also features Daniel Quinn-Toye, Hunter Schafer, Josephine Thiesen, Thandiwe Newton, Theodore Pellerin, Daryl McCormack, Cassian Bilton, Hauk Hannenmann, and Lux Pascal, creating an irresistible cinematic constellation of talent.

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Under Tom Ford’s direction, Cry to Heaven promises a world of opulent tension, hidden rivalries, and forbidden ambition, where every glance and gesture hints at secrets ready to ignite in stunning, unforgettable ways.

Power, betrayal, and intrigue set the stage for Cry to Heaven

Set in 18th century Italy, Cry to Heaven follows a Venetian noble and a maestro castrato whose ambitions collide within the opulent, cutthroat world of opera. As both strive for recognition and power, passion, envy, and betrayal weave a dangerous tapestry around them. Their lives become unexpectedly intertwined, forcing choices that challenge loyalty, desire, and identity.

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Amid lavish performances and shadowed corridors, secrets emerge, rivalries ignite, and the pursuit of greatness carries a price. The story pulses with intrigue, tension, and unrelenting drama as Adele, who recently blasted a fan, makes her acting debut.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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