Margot Robbie turned heads at the New York premiere of "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" on Monday, stepping out in a revealing gown that featured a corset bodice, thigh-high split and cut-out detailing that left little to the imagination.
The 35-year-old actress, who welcomed her first child less than a year ago, accessorized the look with black strappy heels and silver statement earrings and wore her curled blonde hair in a bun as she smiled for photographs on the red carpet. Observers noted the dress’s thigh split and low neckline presented a risk of a wardrobe malfunction.
Robbie stars as Sarah opposite Colin Farrell’s David in the romantic fantasy, which follows the pair after they meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and discover a mysterious door in the woods that acts as a portal to their pasts. The film’s trailer, released by Sony Pictures in June, shows the characters reliving milestone moments from their lives, including a teenage unrequited crush and the memory of a dying parent. The trailer ends with a line from David: "No matter who you are in your life, you just need someone to share it with."
The ensemble also includes Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe, Billy Magnussen and Jodie Turner-Smith. The film is scheduled to open in Australian cinemas on Sept. 18 and in the United States and the United Kingdom on Sept. 19. Early footage has drawn positive responses online, with some viewers describing it as a potential "movie of the year."
Robbie has said she plans to scale back on acting roles for a period after a prolific run in recent years. In 2023 she told Deadline she intended to do more off-screen work and take a break from leading roles after the success of Greta Gerwig’s "Barbie," saying she thought audiences might want a pause from seeing her on screen.
On the promotional circuit for the new film, Robbie has balanced publicity appearances with her stated intention to step away from frequent starring roles. "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" marks one of her first high-profile returns to the red carpet since becoming a parent, and the premiere drew attention both for the film and for her fashion choice.
Sony Pictures released the trailer in June, introducing viewers to the film’s blend of romance and speculative elements as the characters navigate doors that transport them to formative moments in their lives. The studio’s marketing has emphasized the emotional stakes of reliving core memories and the chemistry between the leads.
The movie’s release later this month will provide broader audiences a chance to assess whether the early enthusiasm from snippets of footage and festival-style premieres translates into wider acclaim and box-office results.