Tim Cook's Surprise Cannes Visit Spotlights Apple TV's Biggest Bet Yet

Apple Inc. AAPL CEO Tim Cook’s appearance at the Cannes Film Festival coincided with the highly-anticipated premiere of Martin Scorsese’s “Killer of the Flower Moon” — a film that has already garnered immense praise and could potentially become Apple TV’s most significant release to date. 

What Happened: “Killers of the Flower Moon,” from the house of Apple Studios, received a nine-minute standing ovation and critical praise as a “masterpiece” during its debut at the Cannes Film Festival, reported The Information. 

Cook, who was also present during the show, later took to Twitter to express his support for the film and highlighted its alignment with Apple TV+’s mission of telling impactful stories. 

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With the Apple chief’s endorsement and the overwhelmingly positive response from Cannes, “Killers of the Flower Moon” has captured attention as a potential landmark release for Apple TV+. 

If you are also a movie buff and Apple TV+ user, here’s everything you need to know about this highly anticipated release: 

What Is The Movie About: The film is based on David Grann’s best-selling non-fiction book. It explores the chilling story of Osage Native Americans and the shocking crimes perpetrated against them in the 1920s. 

Who Are The People Involved: The movie is anchored by a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone. It is directed by Scorsese, known for critically acclaimed films like “The Irishman” and “Shutter Island.” 

When And Where To Watch: A global theatrical release is planned for “Killers of the Flower Moon” with a limited release on Friday, Oct. 6, followed by a wider release on Oct. 20. Thereafter, the film will be made available for streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. 

Last week, Apple TV released the official trailer of the movie. Watch it here: 

At the time of writing, the video had been viewed more than 5.4 million times. 

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