Apple TV+ is set to release Ridley Scott's Napoleon, a historical epic featuring Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic French ruler, on March 1. Initially released in theaters in November 2023, the film documenting Napoleon Bonaparte's life and career was subsequently made available for rental and purchase on video-on-demand platforms beginning January 9, per Apple.
Napoleon pairs Phoenix with Vanessa Kirby, who plays his lover, Josephine. Although the film featured a star-studded cast and came from Scott, known for his visually stunning epics, it experienced a lukewarm box office performance and received mixed reviews. The film's release in theaters led to a somewhat underwhelming box office outcome, with a gross of only $219 million worldwide against a considerable budget of $200 million.
