Angelina Jolie’s Without Blood, starring Salma Hayek Pinault and Demián Bichir, acquired by Brainstorm Media

Brainstorm Media has acquired U.S. rights to Without Blood, the latest feature from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Angelina Jolie. Without Blood marks Jolie’s continued exploration of war and its human cost, following her previous directorial efforts including In the Land of Blood and Honey, Unbroken, and First They Killed My Father. Brainstorm Media will release the film in U.S. theaters nationwide on September 18, 2026.

Directed and produced by Jolie, with a screenplay by Jolie and Alessandro Baricco, Without Blood is based on Baricco’s internationally acclaimed eponymous novel. Starring Salma Hayek Pinault and Demián Bichir, with Juan Minujín, the film is an unforgettable saga set in the aftermath of an unnamed conflict, exploring universal truths about war, trauma, memory, and healing. The film held its world premiere as a Special Presentations section at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Produced by Jolie, alongside Lorenzo Mieli, Lorenzo De Maio, and Simone Gattoni, Without Blood is a Fremantle North America and The Apartment (a Fremantle company) coproduction, in collaboration with Jolie Productions and De Maio Entertainment.

“Alessandro Baricco’s Without Blood examines universal truths about trauma, memory, and healing,” said Jolie. “The emotional intimacy and openness that our cast and crew brought to this film was extraordinary and exciting to be around. I hope that Salma and Demián’s brave performances will inspire the type of conversation that Baricco sought in writing the novel.”

“Having the opportunity to be directed by Angelina Jolie in Without Blood was a profoundly enriching experience,” added Hayek Pinault. “Her emotional intelligence and searing sensitivity bring to life a story about how the wounds we carry shape who we become, and the strength it takes to carry on. I am so thrilled that Brainstorm is bringing this visually stunning tale of revenge, guilt, and the long road back to our own humanity to US audiences in theaters.”

“Angelina Jolie has crafted, through a revenge western lens, a nuanced and unflinching acknowledgement of the human cost of war,” said Brainstorm CEO Michelle Shwarzstein. “Anchored by two brilliant performances by Salma Hayek Pinault and Demián Bichir, this cinematic plea for empathy and understanding has unfortunately never been more relevant today and will resonate deeply with theatrical audiences.”

“Angelina Jolie’s compelling adaptation of Alessandro Baricco’s novel embodies our shared passion for, and commitment to, telling global stories. Without Blood is a prime example of what can be achieved when we embrace creative freedom and partnerships. We look forward to bringing the film to U.S. audiences,” said Andrea Scrosati, Group COO and CEO of Continental Europe, Fremantle

The acquisition was negotiated by Alex Peters on behalf of Brainstorm Media, with Creative Artists Agency and Fremantle handling sales.

WITHOUT BLOOD (United States of America/Italy, 91 Minutes – English). Brainstorm Media presents Without Blood, a film by Angelina Jolie. Cinematography by Seamus McGarvey. Edited by Xavier Box and Joel Cox. Executive Producers Roberto Malerba, Michael Vieira, Elena Recchia. Produced by Angelina Jolie, Lorenzo Mieli, Lorenzo De Maio, Simone Gattoni with Fremantle North America, The Apartment (a Fremantle company), Jolie Productions, Fremantle, and De Maio Entertainment. Production Design by Ursula Patzak. Written by Angelina Jolie and Alessandro Baricco. Sound by Angelo Bonanni. Original score by Rutger Hoedemaekers. Directed, written, and produced by Angelina Jolie. FilmNation Entertainment is handling international sales (excluding U.S. and Italy).