Preparation for the Next Life (film)
2025 American drama film
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Preparation for the Next Life is a 2025 American drama film directed by Bing Liu, from a screenplay by Martyna Majok. It is based upon the 2014 novel by Atticus Lish. It stars Sebiye Behtiyar and Fred Hechinger.
- Dede Gardner
- Jeremy Kleiner
- Adele Romanski
- Barry Jenkins
- Mark Ceryak
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| Directed by | Bing Liu |
| Screenplay by | Martyna Majok |
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| Cinematography | Ante Cheng |
| Edited by | Anne McCabe |
| Music by | Emile Mosseri |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
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Running time | 116 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $43,421[2][3] |
It was released on September 5, 2025, by Amazon MGM Studios.
Premise
Cast
- Sebiye Behtiyar as Aishe
- Fred Hechinger as Skinner
Production
In March 2023, it was announced Bing Liu would direct an adaption of Preparation for the Next Life by Atticus Lish, with Plan B Entertainment and Pastel producing, with Orion Pictures set to distribute.[4] Principal photography took place in New York City.[5]
Release
It was released on September 5, 2025, by Amazon MGM Studios.[6]
Reception
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of 25 critics' reviews are positive.[7]
Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 83 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[8]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Gotham Independent Film Awards | December 1, 2025 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Martyna Majok | Nominated | [9] |
| Breakthrough Performer | Sebiye Behtiyar | Nominated | |||
