'' Much Ado About Nothing '' had its world premiere at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival . The film 's North American distribution rights were acquired by Lionsgate , in association with Roadside Attractions , for a joint theatrical release . It was later reported that the film would have a limited theatrical release on June 7 , 2013 . Kaleidoscope Film Distribution obtained worldwide sales and UK distribution rights . European premieres have been held at the 2013 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival , the 2013 Glasgow Film Festival , the 2013 Istanbul Film Festival , the 2013 Bradford International Film Festival , the 2013 Belfast Film Festival , the 2013 Filmfest München , the 2013 Athens International Film Festival and the 2013 Helsinki Film Festival . The film premiered in the United States at the 2013 South by Southwest Film Festival , followed by the 2013 Wisconsin Film Festival , the 2013 San Francisco International Film Festival , the 2013 Independent Film Festival of Boston and the 2013 Seattle International Film Festival . The limited release in New York City , Los Angeles and San Francisco was expanded on June 14 , 2013 . On June 21 , 2013 , it released in 200-300 screens nationwide
2013 Glasgow Film Festival
Glasgow Film Festival
Much Ado About Nothing (2012 film)