The Six Triple Eight
- Dec 20, 2024, Worldwide
History lovers will want to clear some space in their schedule to watch The Six Triple Eight, which is scheduled to hit movie theaters in December 2025.
The American war drama tells the true story of the 6888th Central Post Directory Battalion, which was the only all-black and all-female battalion during World War II.
If you’re ready to add it to your diary, continue reading for all the latest details on The Six Triple Eight, such as its release date, plot, cast, and much more.
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What is the Release Date for The Six Triple Eight?
The Six Triple Eight will have a limited theatrical release in movie theaters across the United States from December 6, 2024.
The movie will make its international debut on Netflix on December 20, 2024.
What is the Plot?
The Six Triple Eight is based on Kevin M. Hymel’s 2019 WWII History magazine article about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion’s contributions to the war effort.
It follows the true story of the 855 women who joined the war to clear a three-year backlog of undelivered mail. Despite dealing with discrimination while living in a country torn apart by the war, the all-female and all-black battalion sorted over 17 million pieces of mail ahead of schedule.
Who Stars in The Six Triple Eight?
The movie features an exceptional cast who bring this true story to life on the big and small screen.
For instance, two-time Golden Globe winner Kerry Washington (Django Unchained) steps into the role of Major Charity Adams, the first African American woman to become an officer in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps.
Joining Washington on screen are various movie icons, such as Oprah Winfrey (The Color Purple) as Mary McLeod Bethune, Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking) as Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sam Waterson (The Killing Fields) as President Roosevelt.
Also, the movie features many talented actors, such as Milauna Jackson (American Skin), Ebony Obsidian (If Beale Street Could Talk), Pepi Sonuga (Famous in Love), and Shanice Shontay (Perfect Harmony), to name a few.
Who Wrote and Directed the Movie?
Tyler Perry directed and wrote The Six Triple Eight. He is best known for writing The Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) and writing and directing The Single Moms Club (2014) and Mea Culpa (2024).
When he’s not directing movies and writing scripts, Perry is a talented actor and has appeared in various films and TV shows, such as Alex Cross (2012), Gone Girl (2014), Vice (2018), and Don’t Look Up (2021).
When and Where Was The Six Triple Eight Filmed?
Filming reportedly commenced in Atlanta, Georgia, in January 2023. Also, scenes were shot in Little Germany in Bradford, England, and the Imperial War Museum Duxford in Cambridgeshire in February 2023. Production returned to Cedartown, Georgia, in March 2023.
Can I Watch an Official Trailer?
If you’re excited about the upcoming film, you can watch the official trailer for The Six Triple Eight on YouTube and Netflix.
What Do the Critics Say About the Film?
As The Six Triple Eight hasn’t had a world premiere, it has yet to receive any reviews from top critics. The reviews will likely roll in thick and fast once the film is released on December 6, 2024.
However, the film has received various award nominations before arriving in movie theaters. For example, it has received nominations for Best Original Song Feature Film and Original Score – Feature Film at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA).
