Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Music Box Films Acquires 'By Design' Distribution Rights
Imagine a movie where a woman envies a chair so much that they switch bodies.
That's the story of 'By Design,' starring Juliette Lewis!
The movie premiered at Sundance and features a woman who becomes the chair she desires.
Music Box Films bought the rights to distribute the movie in North America.
This means it will be available in theaters and at home in early 2026.
It's made by the same director who made 'Please Baby Please,' and the film is said to be unique and artistic.
Music Box Films acquired North American distribution rights for 'By Design'.
Juliette Lewis stars in the body-swap comedy as a woman and the chair she envies.
Mamoudou Athie and Samantha Mathis also star in the film.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
Release is planned for early 2026 in theaters and on home entertainment.
- Who
- Music Box Films, Juliette Lewis, Amanda Kramer.
- What
- Music Box Films acquired North American distribution rights for 'By Design'.
- When
- Slated for an early 2026 release.
- Where
- North America.
- Why
- Music Box Films seeks out unique films and is excited to work with Kramer again.
Music Box Films' Perspective
General Film Industry Trends
Film Selection Approach
Music Box Films' Perspective
Focuses on unique, non-formulaic films.
General Film Industry Trends
Follows industry trends.
- Film Title
- By Design
- Distribution Rights Acquired By
- Music Box Films
- Lead Actors
- Juliette Lewis, Mamoudou Athie
- Director
- Amanda Kramer
- Release Date (Projected)
- Early 2026
- Genre
- Body-swap Comedy