In February 2013 , Universal chairman Adam Fogelson said the film " could be ready to release ... as early as next summer . " The studio initially announced an August 1 , 2014 , release . However , in November 2013 , it was pushed back to February 13 , 2015 , in time for Valentine 's Day . '' Fifty Shades of Grey '' was first screened at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival on February 11 , 2015 . The film was released in 75 IMAX screens across the US on February 13 , 2015
65th Berlin International Film Festival
65th Berlin International Film Festival
Fifty Shades of Grey (film)