History of Babygirl in Timeline

Babygirl is a 2024 erotic thriller film exploring themes of desire, obsession, and manipulation within a complex mother-daughter relationship. When a charismatic surgeon returns to Australia after 20 years abroad, she disrupts her daughter's life. The film delves into the psychological dynamics of the characters as their relationships intertwine. It received mixed critical reviews, with some praising the performances and atmosphere, while others criticized the plot and pacing. Although generating buzz for its provocative premise and A-list cast, the film's ultimate reception and impact remain to be seen due to its recent release.

November 2023: Babygirl Cast Announcement

In November 2023, the cast of "Babygirl" was announced, including Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, Sophie Wilde, Jean Reno, John Cenatiempo, Vaughan Reilly, Victor Slezak, Anoop Desai, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper, and Esther McGregor.

November 2023: Babygirl Production Announcement and Team Formation

In November 2023, the production of "Babygirl" was announced, with A24 financing, David Hinojosa and Halina Reijn producing, and Julia Oh, Zach Nutman, and Christine D'Souza Gelb executive producing. Halina Reijn also directed and wrote the screenplay. This was Reijn's second English-language feature with A24. Julia Oh later became a producer.

December 2023: Babygirl Begins Filming

Principal photography for "Babygirl" commenced in December 2023 in New York City.

2023: Babygirl Release Date Change

Due to the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, "Babygirl's" planned summer release was changed to Christmas 2024.

February 2024: Babygirl Wraps Filming

Filming for "Babygirl" concluded in February 2024.

August 30, 2024: Babygirl Venice Film Festival Debut and Kidman's Volpi Cup Win

On August 30, 2024, "Babygirl" debuted at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where Nicole Kidman won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress.

September 10, 2024: Babygirl's North American Premiere at TIFF

"Babygirl" had its North American premiere at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2024.

December 2, 2024: "Leash" by Sky Ferreira Released

On December 2, 2024, Sky Ferreira released "Leash", a song she wrote and co-produced for the "Babygirl" soundtrack.

December 12, 2024: Babygirl Score Release and Oscar Shortlisting

The score for "Babygirl", composed by Cristobal Tapia de Veer, was released digitally on December 12, 2024, by A24 Music. It was later shortlisted for Best Original Score at the 97th Academy Awards.

December 20, 2024: Initial US and Canada Release Date for Babygirl

"Babygirl" was initially slated for release in the United States and Canada on December 20, 2024, before being pushed back to December 25.

December 25, 2024: Babygirl's U.S. Theatrical Release

"Babygirl" was theatrically released in the U.S. on December 25, 2024, by A24.

2024: Babygirl Appears on Best Films Lists

"Babygirl" was included on several critics' and filmmakers' lists of the best films of 2024.

2024: Babygirl

The erotic thriller film "Babygirl", written, directed, and co-produced by Halina Reijn, starring Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, and Antonio Banderas, was released in 2024.