The film was originally set to be released in a limited release and through video on demand on December 15 , 2017 , through Lionsgate Premiere . Producers began seeking a new distributor in order for the film to receive a wide theatrical release , as opposed to the original release it was initially intended to have , with Lionsgate selling the film back to the producers and studio . On March 12 , 2018 , Connolly announced that the film would be released on June 15 , 2018 . On April 12 , 2018 , it was announced Vertical Entertainment was the film 's new distributor . On April 25 , 2018 , it was announced that MoviePass Ventures , a subsidiary of MoviePass , acquired an equity stake in the film and will participate in the revenue generated from the film . The film premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival on May 15 , 2018
2018 Cannes Film Festival
2018 Cannes Film Festival
Gotti (2018 film)