The Woman King was greenlit with a $50 million budget

The Woman King is a 2022 American historical epic film about the Agojie

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In 2015, Bello went to the West African nation of Benin to learn the history of the Agojie

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Bello conceived the idea for The Woman King in 2015 after visiting Benin, where Dahomey used to be located, and learning the history of the Agojie

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In November 2021, the cast and crew flew to South Africa for a five-month shoot

The Woman King was produced by Maria Bello and Cathy Schulman, written by Dana Stevens with contributions by Gina Prince-Bythewood,

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Sony Pictures Releasing will release the film in around 3,700 theaters, including IMAX screens, in the United States and Canada on September 16, 2022

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The Woman King had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2022

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