First announced in 2010 , the film languished in development hell for several years with numerous directors and actors , including Barry Levinson and Al Pacino , attached at various points . Principal photography finally began in July 2016 in Cincinnati , Ohio and concluded in Brooklyn , New York in February 2017 . The film was originally set to be released in the United States on December 15 , 2017 , but , just two weeks prior , Lionsgate , the slated distributor , sold the film back to its producers and studio , delaying its release . On March 12 , 2018 , its new release date was announced for June 15 , 2018 by Vertical Entertainment and MoviePass Ventures , after premiering at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival
2018 Cannes Film Festival
2018 Cannes Film Festival
Gotti (2018 film)