Janus Films and Criterion Acquire Paul Thomas Anderson’s Concert Film “Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall,” Set for 35mm Theatrical Release Nov. 20

The concert film Paul Thomas Anderson shot at Carnegie Hall during Geese frontman Cameron Winter’s sold-out solo run will receive a staged theatrical rollout and 35mm presentations through Janus Films and Criterion.

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Paul Thomas Anderson’s Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall, a concert film shot at New York’s Carnegie Hall during Geese frontman Cameron Winter’s sold-out solo run last year, has been acquired for distribution by Janus Films and Criterion, Deadline reported on Aug. 25.

Deadline said the film will open in theaters as part of a 35mm rollout beginning Nov. 20, marking the first major theatrical distribution plan attached to the production. The release will be handled under the combined Janus Films and Criterion banner.

The acquisition follows the film’s creation around Winter’s live performances at Carnegie Hall, which Deadline described as a sold-out solo run. The concert footage is presented as a feature-length concert document, with Anderson serving as director and cinematographer for the project.

Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall is the formally announced title for the concert film, and the Nov. 20 schedule points to a coordinated entry into the theatrical circuit rather than an immediate streaming-first release. The 35mm format also indicates an emphasis on traditional exhibition for the opening window.

Janus Films and Criterion are known for programming and distributing a wide range of independent and repertory-leaning titles, and their involvement places the project within a distribution ecosystem that prioritizes theatrical presentation and preservation-minded home media, based on their established publishing model.

Deadline’s report did not provide additional details on the number of participating theaters, whether the rollout includes extended runs beyond the initial debut date, or any separate home video and streaming timing. It also did not specify production credits beyond identifying Anderson’s role in making the film and Winter’s appearance as the featured concert artist.

With the distribution agreement now in place, the next announced steps for audiences are expected to involve the publication of theater-by-theater listings for the 35mm presentations that begin Nov. 20, along with any later information about ancillary release windows.

Why It Matters

A Nov. 20 35mm theatrical rollout can expand access for audiences who prefer traditional cinema exhibition rather than digital-first access.
The Janus Films and Criterion distribution tie-in places the project within a recognized theatrical and repertory pipeline, shaping how and where it is presented.
For fans of Cameron Winter and for Anderson’s audience, the acquisition provides a clearer path to theatrical viewing and a defined release date.
The schedule also affects exhibitors and regional film programming, since 35mm logistics typically require earlier theater confirmations and ticketing timelines.
The report’s emphasis on a 35mm opening suggests film preservation and presentation are part of the distribution plan, influencing how the concert footage will be experienced on release.

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Key Facts

Janus Films and Criterion acquired the concert film Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall.
The film was shot at Carnegie Hall during Cameron Winter’s sold-out solo run last year, according to Deadline.
Paul Thomas Anderson made the film at Carnegie Hall with Winter as the featured concert artist, Deadline reported.
The film will begin a theatrical 35mm rollout on Nov. 20.
The formally announced title is Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall.
Deadline’s report did not include specific theater counts or additional release-window details beyond the Nov. 20 start date.