White Bird: A Wonder Story is a 2023 coming-of-age war drama film from director Marc Forster (Finding Neverland, Christopher Robin) and screenwriter Mark Bomback, and based on R.J. Palacio’s book, White Bird: A Wonder Story, the follow-up to the uplifting book-turned-film Wonder (2017).
Julian has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian’s grandmother (Helen Mirren) finally reveals to Julian her own story of courage — during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger. They find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy’s mother (Gillian Anderson) risks everything to keep her safe.
The cast includes Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Gillian Anderson, and Helen Mirren.
White Bird: A Wonder Story is set to debut in theaters August 25th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailer below.