Earlier today, we showed you afirst lookatTom HanksandAaron Eckhartin the upcoming biopicSully. The debut of new posters and photos normally mean a trailer isn’t too far behind, and sure enough, Warner Bros. released the first trailer this afternoon. While it’s still early, this upcoming biopic could be a contender in the awards season race next year.
From Oscar-winning directorClint Eastwood(American Sniper,Million Dollar Baby) comes Warner Bros. Pictures' dramaSully," starring Oscar winnerTom Hanks(Bridge of Spies,Forrest Gump) as Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. On July 30, 2025, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career.
Sullyalso starsAaron Eckhart(Olympus Has Fallen,The Dark Knight) as Sully’s co-pilot, Jeff Skiles, and Oscar nomineeLaura Linney(The Savages,Kinsey, Showtime’sThe Big C) as Sully’s wife, Lorraine Sullenberger.Eastwoodis directing the film from a screenplay by Todd Komarnicki, based on the book Highest Duty by Sullenberger and Jeffrey Zaslow. The project is being produced by Eastwood, Frank Marshall, Allyn Stewart and Tim Moore, with Kipp Nelson and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers.
The cast is rounded out byJerry Ferrara,Autumn Reeser,Sam Huntington,Holt McCallany,Max Adler,Lynn MarocoloandDoris McCarthy. The film reunitesClint Eastwoodwith several of his longtime collaborators, who most recently worked with the director on the worldwide hitAmerican Sniper. Amont these collaborators are director of photographyTom Sternand production designerJames J. Murakami, who were both Oscar-nominated for their work onThe Changeling; costume designerDeborah Hopperand editorBlu Murray.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Flashlight Films production, a Kennedy/Marshall Company production, a Malpaso production,Sully. This drama has been given a September 9release date, going up againstBefore I Wake,When The Bough BreaksandThe Wild Life. Take a look at the first trailer forSullycourtesy ofYoutube, and stay tuned for more footage.
