‘Sense and Sensibility’ Release Date Revealed & More News on Daisy Edgar-Jones’ Jane Austen Adaptation
What To Know
- A new film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as Elinor Dashwood.
- Focus Features announced the theatrical release date in November 2025.
- Actress Fiona Shaw recently revealed that filming had wrapped on the remake.
We’ll never say no to another Jane Austen adaptation. Earlier this year, we found out that a Pride and Prejudice miniseries is in the works at Netflix, and now, Sense and Sensibility is getting the remake treatment as well. Austen’s first novel is becoming a film once again, with Normal People‘s Daisy Edgar-Jones leading as the practical Elinor Dashwood. The Sense and Sensibility team decided to give us an early holiday treat — the movie’s release date!
There’s still a significant amount of time before we see how Edgar-Jones’ performance compares to Emma Thompson‘s in the beloved 1995 version, but not too long. In November 2025, Focus Features announced the release date of the remake. The news comes days after star Fiona Shaw revealed that filming had recently wrapped.
“It was filmed by the really lovely Georgia Oakley, who is very assured,” she said in a November interview with The Guardian. “And we filmed in these beautiful houses around Britain, including in Dorset, Knebworth and Devonshire. The scale was thrilling. I don’t think I’ve ever been in a carriage with four horses. Although the truth of swanning about in posh houses is that you’re 13 hours in a corset and wigs, but I’m sure the outcome will be well worth it.”
While you wait for the movie to arrive in theaters, you can dive into all things Sense and Sensibility in the meantime. Keep reading for everything we know about the upcoming project, which includes the cast list, director, and more.
When does Sense and Sensibility come out?
The new Sense and Sensibility movie arrives in U.S. theaters on September 11, 2026. The movie will hit theaters in the U.K. on September 25, 2026. That gives you plenty of time to do a reread, Austenheads!
Who is in the Sense and Sensibility cast?
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Alongside Edgar-Jones, Esme Creed-Miles (Hanna) will play Marianne, the more emotional Dashwood sister. George MacKay (1917) will bring Elinor’s love interest, Edward Ferrars, to life. Caitríona Balfe (Outlander) will play the Dashwood matriarch. Shaw (known for Killing Eve) is Mrs. Jennings, who houses the sisters when they visit London. Bodhi Rae Breathnach is the youngest Dashwood sister, Margaret.
As for Marianne’s love interests, Frank Dillane (Fear the Walking Dead) stars as John Willoughby, and Herbert Nordrum (The Worst Person in the World) as her second suitor, Colonel Brandon.
Who is making Sense and Sensibility?
Georgia Oakley, known for Little Bird and Blue Jean, is directing the adaptation. The script comes from author Diana Reid, who wrote the novels Love & Virtue and Seeing Other People. On the producing side of things are Jo Wallett, November Pictures’ India Flint, and Working Title’s Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.
What is Sense and Sensibility about?
Austen’s first book is a satirical coming-of-age story centered around 19-year-old Elinor and 17-year-old Marianne. After their father dies, their down-and-out family moves to a cottage in the countryside, and they have to deal with their change in status. Elinor, who embodies “sense” and leads with her head, falls in love with Edward. Marianne, who follows her heart, is torn between Willoughby and the older Colonel Brandon.
Is there a Sense and Sensibility trailer?
Sorry, Austen fans. There’s no trailer just yet, but check back for updates!
Sense and Sensibility, September 11, 2026, In Theaters
