{"id":120097,"date":"2026-05-11T12:36:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T16:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=120097"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T16:36:03","slug":"watch-trailer-matthew-mcconaughey-returns-in-the-rivals-of-amziah-king-ahead-of-august-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/watch-trailer-matthew-mcconaughey-returns-in-the-rivals-of-amziah-king-ahead-of-august-release\/120097\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH TRAILER: Matthew McConaughey returns in \u2018The Rivals of Amziah King\u2019 ahead of August release"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) 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King<\/span><\/span> has officially been released, giving fans an early look at the upcoming crime thriller starring <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Matthew McConaughey<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kurt Russell<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"504\">The film is scheduled to hit theatres on August 14 and is already attracting attention for its unusual storyline centered around a powerful honey business empire.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8javqw\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"551\">What is \u2018The Rivals of Amziah King\u2019 about?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"669\">According to the first trailer, the movie follows a man who controls the biggest honey making operation in his town.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"810\">However, the business empire he built soon comes under threat, setting off a tense conflict filled with crime, rivalry and power struggles.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"917\">The trailer hints at a darker and more emotional tone, combining small town drama with thriller elements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1060\">Matthew McConaughey appears to play the central character navigating growing pressure as enemies begin targeting his operation and influence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1060\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8javqw\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"551\">The Rivals of Amziah King trailer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">First trailer for \u2018THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING\u2019, starring Matthew McConaughey and Kurt Russell.<\/p>\n<p>The crime thriller follows a man who oversees the top honey-making operation in town, but everything he has built is soon threatened.<\/p>\n<p>In theaters on August 14. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ss0jXp6nuS\">pic.twitter.com\/Ss0jXp6nuS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DiscussingFilm\/status\/2053875000797454356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"13kxhni\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1127\">Matthew McConaughey and Kurt Russell lead a major crime thriller<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1256\">The project marks another high profile role for McConaughey, who has remained selective about film appearances in recent years.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1397\">Fans online quickly reacted to the trailer, praising the gritty atmosphere, southern setting and strong performances teased in the footage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1545\">Kurt Russell\u2019s involvement has also increased excitement around the movie, with viewers expecting strong chemistry between the two veteran actors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1703\">The film\u2019s unique honey business backdrop has already sparked curiosity among movie fans due to its unusual concept compared to traditional crime thrillers.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1i3klnb\" data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1772\">\u2018The Rivals of Amziah King\u2019 set for August 14 theatrical release<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1856\">The movie is currently scheduled for an exclusive theatrical release on August 14.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"2018\">Early reactions online suggest the trailer has already generated strong buzz among thriller fans and supporters of McConaughey\u2019s previous dramatic performances.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2194\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With crime dramas continuing to perform well in theaters and streaming platforms, industry watchers will be closely tracking audience response as the release date approaches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first trailer for The Rivals of Amziah King has officially been released, giving fans an early look at the\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":294,"featured_media":120098,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[13860,930,36351,33979],"class_list":["post-120097","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-film","tag-kurt-russell","tag-matthew-mcconaughey","tag-the-rivals-of-amziah-king","tag-top-stories"],"reading_time":"2 min 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