'' Widows '' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8 , 2018 , and was theatrically released in the United Kingdom on November 6 , 2018 and in the United States on November 16 , by 20th Century Fox . The film grossed $ 76 million worldwide and received praise for its direction , screenplay and performances ( particularly Davis , Debicki and Kaluuya ) , with critics crediting it for blending " dramatic themes with popcorn thrills " . It received several award nominations , among them one for Davis for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Toronto International Film Festival
2018 Toronto International Film Festival
Widows (2018 film)