In the Hand of Dante Hits Netflix June 24 — Oscar Isaac, Al Pacino, and Gal Gadot in Julian Schnabel's Star-Studded Epic

In the Hand of Dante: Netflix's Most Star-Packed Film of June 2026

If you've been wondering what to watch when In the Hand of Dante drops on Netflix on June 24, 2026, here's the short answer: absolutely everything you've got. Director Julian Schnabel has assembled what might be the most stacked cast of the year, and the premise alone — a centuries-old hunt for a handwritten manuscript of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy — is the kind of literary thriller that sounds tailor-made for a lazy summer evening.

Based on Nick Tosches' 2002 novel of the same name, the film follows the journey of the legendary Divine Comedy manuscript from medieval Italy all the way into the hands of modern-day writer Nick Tosches. It's a story about art, obsession, and the lengths people will go to possess something they believe is priceless.

A Cast That Reads Like a Hollywood Who's Who

Let's talk about the lineup, because honestly, it's ridiculous. Oscar Isaac takes on a dual role as both Nick Tosches and Dante Alighieri himself, jumping between centuries with the kind of chameleonic versatility he's known for from Dune and Moon Knight.

But Isaac isn't carrying this alone. The supporting cast includes Gal Gadot, fresh off her blockbuster superhero days; Gerard Butler, still riding that action-hero energy from films like Kandahar; John Malkovich, bringing his signature eerie elegance; Al Pacino — yes, that Al Pacino — making one of his rare streaming appearances; Jason Momoa, proving he's more than just Aquaman; and even Martin Scorsese, the legendary director himself, appearing in front of the camera.

When was the last time you saw a single Netflix movie pack this many heavy hitters into one project? It's giving Ocean's Eleven meets The Da Vinci Code energy.

Why This One's Worth Your Time

Now, full disclosure — the reviews out of the Venice Film Festival premiere last year weren't exactly glowing. Critics were divided, with some finding the dual-timeline structure ambitious but uneven. But here's the thing: Julian Schnabel is not a conventional filmmaker. He's the same iconoclast who gave us The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and Before Night Falls, and his visual style is unlike anything else on Netflix right now.

The film premiered at Venice with its full ensemble and generated massive buzz — not for being perfect, but for being bold. And with a cast featuring Oscar Isaac channeling both a modern writer and a 13th-century Italian poet, while Gal Gadot and Al Pacino share screen time in the same frame? That's an event.

In the Hand of Dante arrives on Netflix on June 24, 2026. Whether you're here for the literary intrigue, the star-studded cast, or just something different from the usual algorithm-driven suggestions, this one's got your name on it. Add it to your watchlist now — you'll want to be part of the conversation when it drops.

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