The hype around The Nightingale has been pretty big because it will have sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning sharing the silver screen for the first time. It just feels like we’ve been waiting forever for the movie to hit theaters.
It appears that we’re going to have to wait a little bit longer.
The movie is an adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s international bestseller. It is “set on the eve of World War II and follows the sisters’ struggle to survive and resist the German occupation of France. The story was inspired by the courageous women of the French Resistance who helped downed Allied airmen escape Nazi-occupied territory and hid Jewish children.”
The release date for the movie is shifting a month forward on the 2027 release date calendar, from February 12 to March 19.
This year has been a great year for the sisters. Dakota Fanning scored an Emmy nomination in Supporting Actress Limited Series for her role as Jenny Kaminski in Peacock/Carnival’s All Her Fault. Elle Fanning also scored a nomination in the Comedy Series Best Actress for Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles. Both Fanning sisters also scored a nomination for being executive producers on Margo’s.
The Nightingale became a NewYork Times Bestseller. It was named a Reese’s Book Club Pick in March 2023. In March 2025, a special 10th Anniversary Edition of the book was released and made it to #2 on the NYT hardcover list.
We’re looking forward to seeing this book come to life.
