On March 2 , 2015 , The Weinstein Company paid $ 7 million for the film 's distribution rights . On March 26 , 2015 , the studio set the film for a November 25 , 2016 release date . In March 2016 , the film was moved up to August 5 , 2016 . On July 13 , 2016 , the film 's release date was delayed until a limited December 16 , 2016 date , followed by a wide release on January 20 , 2017 . The film ultimately opened in the United States at Arclight Hollywood on December 7 , 2016 , in order to qualify for the 2016 Oscars , before expanding wide on January 20
2016 Oscars
89th Academy Awards
The Founder