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  In August 2022, distributor Black Bear Pictures acquired the UK rights to the film from FilmNation Entertainment via its newly-founded British subsidiary, serving as one of its first acquisitions and maiden releases. Black Bear's subsidiary company Elevation Pictures also handled the film's Canadian release. Steven Rales served as one of the executive producers, co-financing the film via his production company, Indian Paintbrush.
  
  In November 2023, Focus Features acquired American distribution rights to the film. In July 2024, Conclave was announced as part of the Special Presentations section for the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival scheduled for 8 September 2024. The film would subsequently be announced as part of the lineup for the Telluride Film Festival, where it had its world premiere. Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera explained why the film did not play at Venice: "I didn't think it was a Competition film for Venice but I invited it Out of Competition. We tried to figure out timing for it to play here and at Telluride, which they also wanted, but we couldn't find the right dates and timing for it to work. We discussed various options but couldn't get the time that suited everyone. It's a shame."
  
  The film was released in the United States on 25 October 2024. It was previously scheduled for a limited theatrical release on 1 November before opening wide on the following week. It was released in the United Kingdom on 29 November.
  
  In August 2022, distributor Black Bear Pictures acquired the UK rights to the film from FilmNation Entertainment via its newly-founded British subsidiary, serving as one of its first acquisitions and maiden releases. Black Bear's subsidiary company Elevation Pictures also handled the film's Canadian release. Steven Rales served as one of the executive producers, co-financing the film via his production company, Indian Paintbrush.
  
  In November 2023, Focus Features acquired American distribution rights to the film. In July 2024, Conclave was announced as part of the Special Presentations section for the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival scheduled for 8 September 2024. The film would subsequently be announced as part of the lineup for the Telluride Film Festival, where it had its world premiere. Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera explained why the film did not play at Venice: "I didn't think it was a Competition film for Venice but I invited it Out of Competition. We tried to figure out timing for it to play here and at Telluride, which they also wanted, but we couldn't find the right dates and timing for it to work. We discussed various options but couldn't get the time that suited everyone. It's a shame."
  
  The film was released in the United States on 25 October 2024. It was previously scheduled for a limited theatrical release on 1 November before opening wide on the following week. It was released in the United Kingdom on 29 November.