Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" | Official Teaser | 20th Century Studios

Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tony Kushner, “West Side Story” tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. This reimagining of the beloved musical stars Ansel Elgort (Tony); Rachel Zegler (María); Ariana DeBose (Anita); David Alvarez (Bernardo); Mike Faist (Riff); Josh Andrés Rivera (Chino); Ana Isabelle (Rosalía); Corey Stoll (Lieutenant Schrank); Brian d’Arcy James (Officer Krupke); and Rita Moreno (as Valentina, who owns the corner store in which Tony works). Moreno - one of only three artists to be honored with Academy®, Emmy®, GRAMMY®, Tony® and Peabody Awards - also serves as one of the film’s executive producers.
Bringing together the best of both Broadway and Hollywood, the film’s creative team includes Kushner, who also serves as an executive producer; Tony Award® winner Justin Peck, who choreographed the musical numbers in the film; renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor and GRAMMY Award® winner Gustavo Dudamel, who helmed the recording of the iconic score; Academy Award®-nominated composer and conductor David Newman (“Anastasia”), who arranged the score; Tony Award®-winning composer Jeanine Tesori (“Fun Home,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie”), who supervised the cast on vocals; and Grammy®-nominated music supervisor Matt Sullivan (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Chicago”), who served as executive music producer for the film. The film is produced by Spielberg, Academy Award®-nominated producer Kristie Macosko Krieger and Tony Award®-winning producer Kevin McCollum. “West Side Story” has been adapted for the screen from the original 1957 Broadway show, with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and concept, direction and choreography by Jerome Robbins.
From 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company will release “West Side Story” in U.S. theaters on December 10, 2021.
Twitter: @westsidemovie
Instagram: @westsidestorymovie
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[@ColonelGreen]

It's cool that Spielberg first listened to the cast album in the 1950s and eventually got to make his own film version of it.

[@joewhitehead3]

Talk about a dream come true

[@manuelorozco7760]

It’s one reason I believe him. And I never been so hyped to see his work on the big screen

[@chickenmanole4637]

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[@drawbetter7110]

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[@judithwaleghwa8802]

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[@GarrettWatts]

This is absolutely unreal. The gratification from something fulfilling every single fiber of an expectation and looking like an actual best case scenario is so rare. This is stunning... from the look of the cast to the vibe of the world and most notably; to the incredible love note to the legacy of West Side Story that is every choice in this trailer. Go Rachel! Go Rita! Go Spielberg! Go... every single person involved! This looks like it's made with pure love. Level 10 hyped.

[@noursaccount]

go king!! i just knew youd comment something

[@Sophia-ql6yo]

I know, I'm actually surprised with how good this looks since I feel like I've gotten used to modern reboots being a little bit of a letdown. Love your videos btw!!

[@dlarsen325]

Whoa Garrett!! How you been!?!

[@clareflattery8720]

Garrett I love you! Hope you and Benjamin are doing well!

[@heitzd1]

Easy, Action.

[@Setsuna_86]

I think Rita Moreno never imagine she will be in West Side Story for a second time in life. 60 years later, there she is. So great and im hyped to watch this film.

[@tealmeeple484]

being that i've only been alive for 36 years but have watched the original a million times, it does not feel like the original is 60 years old...

[@irwing654]

She won Academy Award first time around. One of ten for the 1961 movie.

[@christineespinoza3098]

Facts

[@aachintyamishra6849]

Part 1 is 60 yr above

[@wickedshadesproductions5254]

The World: “You’ve directed adventure movies, war stories, mysteries, comedies, movies that have an evil shark, sci-fi adventures, dramas, dinosaurs true stories, time-travel, thrillers and a movie that had a bunch of references to your other movies. What is their left for you to do?” Spielberg: “Well I always wanted to do a musical”

[@yohei72]

He shoulda done a musical a long time ago. I'd actually prefer he do an original one, not remake one that almost can't be improved upon, but this does look great. And it will at least have a cast of real Latinx performers. I'd also like him to try a full-blown horror movie. He arguably hasn't done any besides "Jaws," which is still his best movie, in my opinion.

[@wickedshadesproductions5254]

@@yohei72 that was the one problem with the original, the casting

[@malcolmgerald]

Then GET YOUR OWN Steven!!!!!

[@DHynes5]

The closest Spielberg ever made to a musical prior to this was the opening number in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

[@inventions178]

@@malcolmgerald What does that mean lmao

[@malvinaghidetti3414]

Why is no one talking about FREAKING RITA MORENO?? This queen was in BOTH WEST SIDE STORY MOVIES and yes I am SCREAMING ABOUT IT

[@williamgardiner2010]

@nothing just look Although Chita Rivera misses out - again!

[@gigib5960]

@Thirty after 30, DCI 1987 I got chills when I heard her voice.

[@judithwaleghwa8802]

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[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

Nah you’re not actually screaming chill out with the all caps

[@NYESOX]

She's the best.

[@TylerKrasting]

No famous actors, all broadway naturals. This looks amazing!

[@MaxHechtman]

Actually, Rita and Ansel are famous people. The former won the Oscar for playing Anita in the original.

[@TylerKrasting]

@@MaxHechtman oh crap my bad. I guess my definition of famous is Hollywood

[@JessieR2023]

They were going to hire eiza Gonzalez, who worked with ansel on baby driver. She look good and seems like a good option, but she can’t really do Broadway.

[@ThaSchwab]

@@TylerKrasting Ansel Elgort has been the lead in a few big movies (The Fault in Our Stars and Baby Driver)

[@limonade2544]

@Ryan Akwar yeah, he’s a singer

[@squatch545]

Spielberg is a master of visual camerawork and lighting. Those shadows coming together....oh man.

[@joewhitehead3]

Let’s give credit to his brilliant cinematographer, Janusz Kaminski

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

@@joewhitehead3 who might won his oscar again for next year But he have alot of contender

[@merrylatte8420]

I never imagined myself getting the chance to see this movie in the theatre

[@delaneycox9276]

i went to a movie theater that sometimes plays old movies so i saw the original it was so iconic

[@merrylatte8420]

@@delaneycox9276 omg really?! I’m so jealous rn 🥺

[@twiinproductions0471]

Considering the fact that Spielberg has never done a musical, I think this looks astonishingly beautiful. It also sticks closer to the original Broadway version than the 1961 film so I’m really excited to see what different directions they take.

[@djbred18]

Yeap! A lot better than Cats!

[@twiinproductions0471]

@@djbred18 that’s for sure

[@flashgordon6510]

@@djbred18 That wouldn't take much effort. haha

[@Chetan_patil]

Master filmmaker Spielberg magical 🔥

[@margonca17]

He got a little closer to the subject with Color Purple containing extraordinary musical numbers

[@jamesknowles5166]

Bro the absolute whiplash I got seeing Ansel Elgort’s face in the year 2021...

[@solarprogeny6736]

I rolled my eyes so hard

[@gracemacintyre4147]

I thought we were done with him! Didn't he get exposed for assaulting minors??

[@caithenry8429]

@@solarprogeny6736 it killed all my interest in the film

[@Dannyjedge]

@@gracemacintyre4147 this was filmed a few years ago and was delayed a couple times. He was cast and filmed this before any of that came out. I wouldn’t expect to see him much after this movie. Like TJ Miller showing up in Underwater

[@nanitaylor8073]

Omg same 😂

[@NLDlover]

Since nobody is talking about it, Tony Kushner, maybe the most influential living playwright in America, did the screenplay.

[@ekcentrik]

Tony Kushner is one of our greatest playwrights.

[@YankeesFan0620]

Was also the screenwriter for Spielberg’s movies Munich and Lincoln. His Lincoln script is highly underrated

[@mc-rn8ro]

Also wrote Angels in America; one of the most unique, moving, and influential LGBTQ+ plays of the last few decades

[@interrorgationstudios]

They should have had Lin- Manuel as a consultant or choreographer.

[@thinker185]

@@YankeesFan0620 and helped cowrite Spielbergs newest film based on his childhood.

[@katetonner8440]

This trailer is so beautiful it takes me breath away every-time I watch it. I literally get chills

[@4deleDaz33m]

For those who don't know, Spielberg's goal is not remaking the 1961 movie. He want to make West Side Story of his own based on the play, not remaking the 1961 movie

[@jamesward3859]

What’s the difference between them

[@mrsj1417]

And not with an almost-all white cast with makeup.

[@ColonelGreen]

@@jamesward3859 There are a number of them, in particular one musical number is completely different.

[@waterspout8]

It sure takes a lot of its visual imagery here from the '61 film though

[@soulsofevil1117]

@@waterspout8 In the opening sure, but I think he is just letting audiences get used to the tone of this show.

[@geovannicampos6158]

It’s about to be West Side Story vs In The Heights at the Oscars in 2022

[@mikelunar3876]

Steven Spielberg VS Lin Manuel Miranda

[@broadwaybabywmh]

Your also forgetting Dear Evan Hansen & Tick Tick Boom!!

[@richierich7229]

Not really. In the Heights won't get any Oscar attention except maybe Best Original Song. I'm confident.

[@broadwaybabywmh]

@@richierich7229 not even Best Picture or Best Director?

[@nickgreatpwrful5754]

I seriously doubt the Oscars is going to nominate a remake for anything... Maybe costumes or set design or something

[@EricTabach]

Mike Faist!!! This looks INCREDIBLE

[@patriciarodrigues8483]

Oh my God! This is true? Thanks Mr Spielberg from Portugal 🌹 ❤️

[@carmenloboportilla1808]

Loved him in Panic!

[@TheFilmmakersTimeChamber]

In The Heights and West Side Story....2021The Year of Puerto Rican musicals

[@sergiomolina6138]

I am so proud of Rachel she really went from just posting covers on KZbin to then making her film debut and I hope the next step is her broadway debut 💖

[@InvestmentIdea]

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[@judithwaleghwa8802]

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[@LaurenLaass]

Rachel Zegler!!! And Ariana DeBose and Mike Faist!!! Our theatre people!!!

[@joshknoll5172]

There's a lot of theater people in the cast. A number of cast members from both the original Broadway and traveling companies of Newsies are in this movie. That means the dancing is going to be off the charts.

[@glojackson4899]

Yes!!! And Ezra means who plays anybody’s!! So we also get some awesome trans b-way representation!!

[@ashkay2512]

Plus Ben Cook who was also in the Broadway version

[@mollie1421]

Did you say Mike Faist? Ohohohohohoh now I'm excited

[@LaurenLaass]

@@joshknoll5172 yeah I just saw a pic with Ben Cook. LOVE BEN COOK.

[@OMGmynameisLILI]

I feel like a proud mother seeing Rachel accomplish her dreams, I’ve been following her since her bathroom covers on youtube and now this , man I am so happy for her and for this movie

[@kekwayblaze3176]

@dolita windo Yes the gender was changed in this movie, probably so Rita could appear in a role.

[@idaf3028]

Now she’s cast as Snow White!!!

[@akb7271]

YESSSS ME TOO

[@marysueeasteregg]

@dolita windo Doc's widow, actually.

[@delrey874]

Early critical reviews have praised the film. It will undoubtedly add another masterpiece of cinema to Spielberg's filmography.

[@laramartins3335]

I JUST KNOW RACHEL ZEGLER WILL COMPLETELY KNOCK THIS OUT OF THE PARK 😭💕I’m soooo excited to see it!

[@h4zel108]

Me tooo!!!!!

[@ccchk1]

They seriously keep white whasing latinas just like the old times. They really cant cast a real hispanic girl? Why?

[@austinpearce5442]

@@ccchk1 she’s Columbian American

[@ccchk1]

@@austinpearce5442 lol dude stop..she is white white. This made by white people for white people and you all dont wanna see a real latina out there so they cast someone you will feel comfortable with. It's pretty much like black face but without the blackface.

[@drawbetter7110]

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[@starmancrusader]

My mom loved West Side Story, and this will come out on the same month she died years ago. I will see this for her

[@manuelorozco7760]

My Grandma died over seven years ago a few weeks before Xmas. It’ll be eight in December

[@kassiogomes8498]

It was a 1/12 chance of this happening

[@judithwaleghwa8802]

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[@TMSokoya]

😢😢 I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you feel her presence with you in the auditorium.

[@walrusArmageddon]

Make it happen, captain

[@beachfan1278]

The cinematography just looks too good.

[@LAQC1992]

I’m so hyped to see this film in theaters exactly for that reason and I haven’t even seen the original movie. I have no idea what it’s about. The only reason I’ll be watching it is due to the art direction and cinematography. If the story is good, I’ll be golden.

[@dranelemakol]

Spielberg is one of the last masters of this kind of composition, and direction

[@evelynmontez3565]

The lyrics, choreography, orchestra, costumes...how they do it all is amazing. I've memorized the script and every song from the original. I can't wait!!!!

[@MattB0610]

This looks very old fashioned in the best way. I’m actually looking forward to this now

[@drawbetter7110]

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[@makayla6789]

THAT’S MY GIRL!!! LETS GO RACHEL ZEGLER NATION!!!

[@matthewmartinez6623]

OUR QUEEEN!

[@lailamarii]

been watching her for YEARS

[@mollie1421]

Yesssssssssssss

[@gianinamorales8597]

ABSOLUTE QUEEN

[@h4zel108]

Yessssssss!!!

[@ThatGuy-ix4jw]

i keep on coming back to watch this incredible teaser trailer

[@natehorner6907]

It is very clear that Spielberg has a love and passion for the original source material. I CANNOT WAIT to see where this goes. I’m beyond ready for this.

[@cbs577]

He obviously doesn't as he changed Tony's nationality from Polish to Irish. And yes, it matters.

[@JulieinSeattle]

Such a relief to open this and not find it set in 2ist C with a rap score.

[@agenttheater5]

@@cbs577 where did you get that? He said his name stood for Anton. And Bernardo calls him a 'polack' in this movie as well - Anita half teased Bernardo that he was starting to sound like an American.

[@rubenquiros4859]

The cinematography in this trailer is already better than most movies in the last five years. Spielberg’s still got it!

[@superjackster0165]

Greatest director of all time

[@corvus1374]

Well, it is Janusz Kaminski.

[@MaxHechtman]

I am SO READY for this. My mom is excited too. "In the Heights" and the new "West Side Story" will both be at next year's Oscars.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’m excited for both movies too

[@notchuckproductions5029]

I’m not sure about West side story(remember the original won best picture and is considered one American classics, so I don’t know how well this remake will sit with voters) in the highest yes

[@proofnewtestamentistrue2948]

It is only a fictional movie! Nothing to get too excited about!

[@judithwaleghwa8802]

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[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

Honey no one watches or cares about the Oscars anymore

[@celestelalianna7276]

OMG it's Rita Moreno singing Somewhere in the trailer I'm flippng out!! Her voice is simply gorgeous as always.

[@TimeBucks]

I can't wait for this movie

[@hea1617]

Why are you everywhere 😭

[@albertwellsisthesavage1697]

Steven Spielberg is back

[@yogadr6]

Anyone but Spielberg!!:///

[@cruciointheface43]

why

[@Arizona9001]

You have to.

[@TeamRemForever]

"Hey, YOU!" "Who, me Officer Krupke?" "Yeah, you. Give me one good reason not to drag you down to the station house, YOU PUNK."

[@tatharamandil]

Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar kindly Sergeant Krupke Ya gotta understand! It's just our bringin' up-ke That gets us outta hand! Our mothers all are junkies Our fathers all are drunks! Golly Moses! Nat'rally we're punks!

[@neptune7913]

Gee, Officer Krupke, we're very upset; We never had the love that every child oughta get We ain't no delinquents We're misunderstood Deep down inside us there is good!

[@owlpen-art2263]

“THERE IS GOOD!”

[@InezDeG]

There is good, there is good, there is untapped good! Deep inside the worst of us is good!

[@whisper-hc5vx]

@@InezDeG that’s a touchin good story Lemme tell it to the world! Just tell it to the judge

[@francescofioroni70]

This movie has already booked the Oscar for cinematography

[@finnfransen_official279]

Definitely deserves a nomination.

[@MaxHechtman]

It's going to win that award next year. It will. If this wins Best Picture in 2022, Oscar history from 60 years ago will repeat itself, and there's now possible likelihood that it will.

[@patriciasimal5234]

bueno tampoco nos flipemos la nominación probablemente si pero lo demas aun queda mucho

[@judithwaleghwa8802]

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[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

No one cares about the Oscars anymore

[@jamescallaghan4364]

It’s unreal that they made a movie musicals trailer and the actual movie itself feel so epic and thrilling

[@EvenStevenSays]

Rita Moreno SINGING is literally the PERFECT Feels in this Teaser 😭

[@rogernehls]

This trailer is the BOMB!! The silhouettes of the two rival gangs as they approach each other is stunning. Every shot is dripping in the glory of Hollywood and looks amazing. I CAN NOT wait! Let's go back to the theatres and celebrate art!

[@sspdirect02]

I’m excited for this movie for three reasons. First, I love the original stage show and the songs. Second, Rachel Ziegler as Maria. Third and most importantly, IT’S STEVEN SPIELBERG!!!

[@thanatosvita1671]

Fourth, and most important, the Queen Rita Moreno is in the film.

[@flanplan5903]

I believe that Spielberg has said that this was for him a passion project...and boy, can you tell. He has had this passion project of his in his head for nearly 65 years now, as told by Vanity Fair in the article: As a boy in Phoenix in the late 1950s, he had only the soundtrack, and he tried to picture the action and dancing that might accompany it. “My mom was a classical pianist,” says the filmmaker. “Our entire home was festooned with classical musical albums, and I grew up surrounded by classical music. West Side Story was actually the first piece of popular music our family ever allowed into the home. I absconded with it-this was the cast album from the 1957 Broadway musical-and just fell completely in love with it as a kid. West Side Story has been that one haunting temptation that I have finally given in to.” The teaser is hauntingly beautiful and evocative of the setting.

[@PebbleRockBolder]

In my opinion, this is one of the best Teaser trailers I’ve seen.

[@davidmichael9624]

Spielberg really said “Imma go ahead and get that Best Director Oscar one last time” 🤌

[@MaxHechtman]

And based on this, I think this IS that film that earns him his third Oscar.

[@notchuckproductions5029]

I don’t know, he’s going to need to an extremely good job and do better then original to sway academy voters

[@mrsj1417]

You mean one MORE time. Don't count us older folks out until we say so.

[@esbns]

@@mrsj1417 you tell them! this man will keep making movies until the end, this isn't his last. Also, he's only 74! He could have 20 more years for all we know.

[@PrincessArielAngel]

lol 😂

[@itsjesssanchez]

I got the chills seeing my beautiful flag of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷😭🥰🙌🏼

[@jessv9316]

As a Puerto Rican, I am proud to see the flag as well.

[@stevenaguirre9326]

Latinos getting two musicals this year. We won

[@colonyofrats4193]

@@stevenaguirre9326 🙌🙌🙌

[@bluebubble926]

me too :)))

[@vittoriostoraro]

🙄🥱

[@scottdipaolo6274]

My wife and I just got back from watching this movie, and words can't express how amazing it was. Everyone was cast perfectly. What can I say, one of Steven Spielberg's best films. He's the best filmmaker and director of our generation. Thank you to all the cast and crew for a movie perfectly done. My wife and I will be seeing this movie again MANY TIMES. Go and see this great masterpiece!

[@districtofcinemawithbenjaminp]

Might be one of my favorite teasers ever.

[@londonmacestudios]

Dear people… the original WSS film isn’t going away - this new adaptation will invite a whole new generation to fall in love with this amazing musical - and maybe inspire them to revisit the original film and other amazing musicals as well.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I remember being 15 watching the original on TCM. I’m 28 now

[@Vijay08]

"A film by Steven Spielberg" Is enough for me to watch a movie...❤️❤️

[@IceESole]

Watch Jaws..

[@Vijay08]

@@IceESole I have watched. It's good.

[@lissettemarie7367]

As a Puerto Rican I got chills , this is one of my favorite movies And it looks like they did an amazing job on this film , can’t wait to see it ♥️

[@wtfjackaboy]

Same. I’m not Puerto Rican but I’m glad the film can be brought into the 21st century like it so desperately needed to be. It’s one of my favourite films of all time, but there’s no denying a lot of stuff in it didn’t age well. I just hope this remake does it justice.

[@interrorgationstudios]

I’m not Puerto Rican, but I support my Latino brothers and sisters, also they should have had Lin-Manuel as a consultant and choreographer! That brother could bring More Latino flavor into the mix.

[@cbs577]

Yeah, tell that to the Polish audience whose nationality (represented by Tony in the original) has been replaced by the Irish. It's ridiculous.

[@wrath-of-the-badger2238]

@@cbs577 the representation for Tony’s polish (and Swedish) heritage is not the same as the fact that in the original movie, the only actor who was actually Puerto Rican was Rita Moreno, and despite her objections, they put her in brown face just like they did with all the white actors who played Puerto Rican, but I can inform you, that they mention in the new movie that Tony is polish

[@cbs577]

@@wrath-of-the-badger2238 I think erasing one's heritage from popular fulture is worse because at least racism can be decried now when it's that very overt. Oh they do? Well, I guess it's only fair that they respect the original. Either way, the shamrock in the trailer makes no sense.

[@JoeFanik]

Even after watching the movie, 0:58 to the end still gets me in the feels

[@beachfan1278]

Spielberg can now add musical to his resume.

[@CanuckEditorguy]

For decades I've considered 1941 as Spielberg's musical, it has some of the best dance sequences I've ever seen.

[@TheStockwell]

@@CanuckEditorguy . . . and the opening musical number from the second Indiana Jones film; "Anything Goes" sung by the future Mrs. Spielberg - in Mandarin! Not a great film, but that opening number had me thinking, "He'll make a musical, sooner or later." And look - it only took him 37 years to prove me right!

[@jedijones]

@@TheStockwell Temple of Doom is a great film. A two-fisted, hard-edged, heart-pounding, exhilarating adventure. One of the best action films ever made.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I never been so hyped to see his work on the big screen. And that’s coming from someone who’s a fan of some of his work

[@robertomanon808]

@@TheStockwell not a great film???!!! Really??. I mean.. is not better than the first and the third but thats because those are superb films. Temple of doom is amazing

[@Cian66]

This was filmed right outside my apartment in Harlem, the dance choreography was really well done, especially since it was so hot that day.

[@InvestmentIdea]

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[@mrsj1417]

So where are your iphone videos of the filming? "Videos or it didn't happen". Can you at least say if they did America in the street?

[@Cian66]

@@mrsj1417 yeah they were filming America

[@annabellevy3388]

"Don't married if he's tired, so long as he's hot." I think it being hot might make it better?

[@zac2790]

I can't wait to watch this remake. My great aunt and grandmother were in the original as kids and the stories I heard from the original gets me more excited to watch the remake

[@LiamNee]

One of the best teaser trailers I think I’ve ever seen - still resonates after seeing the film. So well done.

[@anacorn2108]

I've lost count of how many times I've watched this I swear-

[@Malinda]

This looks perfect. Oh my goodness.

[@javieralonsonadal6829]

This💩

[@mr.ajayjose]

What's perfect about this? you must be new to the internet

[@soobineffingchoi]

@@mr.ajayjose you must be new to the internet as well, and also grammar.

[@ccchk1]

White protagonists using people of color to make a story about people of color lol

[@mr.ajayjose]

​@@soobineffingchoi Its called a typo in the world of technology, simp.

[@kdeggraham895]

This brought tears to my eyes.

[@yashravula6679]

I always find myself coming back to this trailer. i love it so much

[@sammi_]

Yes yes yes!!! Can’t wait to watch the world fall in love with Rachel!!

[@elle9896]

Me too!! She deserves this and so much more. 😭

[@pollardk.1116]

Yup!

[@michaelahewitt-clarke3779]

rachel deserves the entire universe!! i’m so happy for her!!!

[@InvestmentIdea]

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[@ozziehall779]

I'm not ready to cry over this but I know I need to see it in a theatre.

[@drawbetter7110]

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[@clintcarter8708]

Went and saw this last night. The music and choreography is fantastic the actors are fantastic and realistic, just a great movie: spoiler alert, if you don't like sad endings you will cry or at least get a lump in your throat.

[@broadwaybabywmh]

Dare I say it, one of the best teaser trailers Ive ever seen!!! But the fact that this movie unfortunately flopped at the box office is absolutely beyond me.

[@105robmajor]

This is the film that will get me out of my chair, away from Netflix, away from Hulu, and away from Amazon and into my local MOVIE THEATRE, which I haven't been to in over three years. I'll be the sound will be spectacular as will the dance sequences. Hooray for Spielberg and Welcome, Rachel, to the big silver screen. December won't come soon enough.

[@avar.9926]

RACHEL!! So proud, Our Latina Queen!! I can't wait for this movie, her film debut will be spectacular. (And Ariana Debose! We Love our Afro-Latina queen here too).

[@Alix777.]

No White Queen ?

[@ccchk1]

Girl she's white.

[@avar.9926]

@@Alix777. she's colombiana....?

[@avar.9926]

@@ccchk1 her parents are literally colombian.

[@richardgross5852]

lol, you mean Polish Queen.

[@divyamani4560]

gosh!!! this man doesn't need dialogue for his movie to speak. Sir Steven Spielberg. Waiting for this one for so long.

[@terrybear3434]

Rita Moreno is EVERYTHING 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@argeshagan7407]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the cinematography in this...movie looks absolutely crisp.

[@manuelorozco7760]

It perfectly matches the grit we are going to get here

[@InvestmentIdea]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3bIZ35oltKSrrc 🥀

[@Acord718]

I hope it was filmed on el barrio NYC.

[@TheGodKingOfMusic]

My high school did West Side Story when I was a junior. My first production I was ever apart of and one of the most fun and memorable experiences of my life. I got to play one of the Jets, Diesel I believe was the character. The girl I had a huge crush on played Maria. Fast forward to now. Me and said high school crush are now married with a little girl, and seeing this trailer brings me back to those fun times on the stage. Can’t wait to see this!

[@nikyboyable]

Hearing Rita singing...gives me chills can't wait to see this

[@ethanholgate2512]

Steven Spielberg's first ever musical ever since the opening of temple of doom I've been waiting for Steven to do a musical and he finally is 😁😍

[@jedijones]

Ready Player One did have a little dance scene too, to the Bee Gees. :P

[@karlkarlos3545]

The Color Purple had musical numbers in it too.

[@GabeKanae]

THIS LOOKS PRETTY, OH SO PRETTY

[@ivyleague10]

And pretty and witty

[@trasegorsuch5140]

LOL!!!😄😅😂😆

[@MaxHechtman]

@@ivyleague10 And Visually stunning.

[@Andretheknight]

Im so obsessed with west side story I'm so happy they are remaking it

[@htsfksm1282]

This gives me the chills, it’s gonna be great

[@hansok77]

I’m a huge stan of the original, but my goodness this looks good.

[@PixelStacker]

For those who don't know, Spielberg's goal is not remaking the 1961 movie. He want to make West Side Story of his own based on the play, not remaking the 1961 movie absolutely

[@BBradshawProductions]

So E.T. will shoot what's his name at the end?

[@emilyz3932]

So why is the trailer exactly the same

[@pauloconnor156]

In other words a new film adaptation of the 1957 Broadway Musical, not a remake of the 1961 movie, which was itself an adaptation of the Broadway Musical.

[@monmothma3358]

@@emilyz3932 I agree. It looks a lot like the former movie, then again the movie and the play aren't that different, are they?

[@iluvlafferty]

Mike Faist and Paloma Garcia-Lee look fantastic as Riff and Graziella. It was important to me that they cast Riff right, as Russ Tamblyn was so charismatic and captivating in the 1961 movie.

[@maxwesty]

Riff really carries the story. Maria and Tony are bland characters in comparison.

[@homeboyfour]

I was so afraid that Spielberg -- whom I respect -- might tear down the beloved old landmark and build a new one. But it appears that instead, he has chosen to lovingly and respectfully renovate the monumental structure, bringing it up to code where necessary. I expect that I'll start crying as soon as the 20th Century logo hits the screen.

[@gdjustdoit1]

Huh?

[@gdjustdoit1]

@d R Huh?

[@katieling5688]

rachel zegler! mike faist!! ariana debose!!! this cast owns my HEART aaah can't wait for this movie!!!!

[@carawood9715]

Plus Ben Cook and Ezra Menas! My inner theatre kid is tap dancing!

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

@@carawood9715 omg you thespians are unstable

[@genesequence]

I'd recognize Rita Moreno's voice anywhere - I immediately teared up. Beautiful. I Cannot wait.

[@MaxHechtman]

I'm happy they're having her be the one to sing "Somewhere" in this version. Her voice makes the song sound like a real lullaby rather than a power ballad in the stage/1961 film versions. I just now wonder how they'll visually portray the song though.

[@thewalrusaurus]

@@MaxHechtman Its sung a couple times during the show, so (assuming Rita's version is in the actual film at all) this'll probably the first time we hear it sung by Rita's character to Tony, then a second time from Tony to Maria, then the final Maria-only version at the end.

[@MaxHechtman]

@@thewalrusaurus I love that idea! The last two being like a book-end in a way during the lead up to the climax. I'm just trying to figure out how and when in the plot Rita would sing this to either Tony or Maria or to both of them. Any thoughts?

[@clintcarter8708]

@@thewalrusaurus I understand Rita's part in the original, was played by a man. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@JohnSmith-cq4hg]

First time at the movie theater yesterday since the pandemic hit the U.S. in March 2020. On the “big screen” was a preview of the new West Side Story coming in December 2021. I new within the first second what the preview was. The most iconic movie musical in the world. Rita Moreno, the unbelievable legend and 1962 Academy Award winner for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (West Side Story, 1961) appears in the Steven Spielberg production. The 1957 Broadway Musical (and movie) was scored by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim along with choreography by the incredible Jerome Robbins - this musical changed the Broadway Musical forever! The dance sequences, the music, the songs have left me spell-bound for as long as I can remember. Simply can’t wait to see how this new version will change how we think and live in a post-pandemic world. Simply can’t wait!

[@janerix9723]

Just seen this and absolutely loved it! Amazing dancing and singing.

[@clintcarter8708]

Saw it last night. I concur. Fantastic in every way

[@ianhartdige]

1. SO READY FOR THIS. 2. If we can get in the heights and west side story, WHEN WILL WE GET WICKED!?

[@missybarbour6885]

YEAH!!! They thought we forgot, but they've been teasing us since 2013!

[@henrikhanssen6321]

Also Dear Evan Hansen comes out this year.

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

The show business purgatory that Wicked has been in is immense. It was pushed back thanks to Cats, and from what I understand now it’s looking at Christmas 2022.

[@InvestmentIdea]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3bIZ35oltKSrrc 🥀

[@virgosamurai9526]

Hopefully!! Fingers crossed💃

[@clayflix9569]

It’s honestly kinda surprising that Spielberg hasn’t made a musical before this one. His kind of sentimental, nostalgic style would seem like the perfect fit for a sweeping musical film. It sure looks like he’s gonna knock it out of the park with this one!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I am too considering he’s produced An American Tail

[@JohnJesensky]

Hook was actually supposed to be a full blown musical - Williams had written about 4 hours of music for it when all was said and done. For some reason they changed course, but obviously left in a couple of numbers from when it was completely a musical!

[@clayflix9569]

Wait, really!? That’s interesting. I always felt the “When You’re Alone” song felt out of place, so it makes more sense that it was originally part of a full score.

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@clayflix9569 So did I. I never knew Hook was intended to be a musical until now. Would have made the over 2 hour run time more fun

[@JohnJesensky]

@@clayflix9569 Yep! Same thing with that little school play song at the beginning of the movie. "We Wanna Be Like Peter Pan." I don't know the reason they changed their mind to do away with 90% of the musical elements, but I will say that that extra time gave John Williams the material to write one of the best scores of his career!

[@erictwele]

Good thing Spielberg's the one directing this. He knows how to truly make a powerful remake of an already timeless musical.

[@nabeelhakeem3593]

Is the original that good?

[@TheSunshinefee]

@@nabeelhakeem3593 you have to ask? yes, of course!

[@tonyb374]

There are some classic films that should never be re-made and this should be one of them. However, Steven Spielberg is the one exception. Hope its a good film.

[@Advent3546]

I can't help it. I gotta watch everything Spielberg does at least once.

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

M Knight Shyamalan is more genius

[@ashishhoro6241]

It's Steven Spielberg I'm in🙌😮😮😮

[@leafodan3730]

I have been waiting for someone to remake this properly since I was a child. I must have watched the 1961 film more than a dozen times. Spielberg too!? “Mambo!”

[@wella12345]

Rita Moreno. Steven Spielberg. This is beyond anyone can imagine!

[@Benni777]

Steven BETTER not mess up this movie classic!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@wickedshadesproductions5254]

well its Steven Spielberg has he ever steered us wrong?

[@trigger90069]

I felt like I didn’t breathe through the whole trailer ❤️

[@MasDouc]

Covid?

[@chunkygroove9038]

I am loving what I am seeing. Looks beautiful. And remember, Spielberg's trailers often undersell the brilliance of the final product.We have been waiting for decades for a new vision of this wonderful tale. Bring it on!

[@lashropa]

Music nerd fact, comin' in hot!: So, there are twelve main themes in WSS, and the first very first two notes of each theme are a love letter to first year music students struggling to memorize the twelve intervals by ear. Which you must do, or you cannot be a music student. Period. So, you just think of the song, and boom! You can sing the answer until you finally get your ears sharp. Such a lovely thing for Leonard to do. I frickin' love this one.

[@joshuasandiego5094]

The DEH and Newsies fan in me is screaming over Mike Faist.

[@jenniferliang17]

Not just Mike Faist, but there are quite a lot of Newsies in this movie!

[@catcookie7688]

Ben Cook is also in it! I looked up the cast out of curiosity.

[@jenniferliang17]

@@catcookie7688 Also a lot from the Broadway Cast, including the originals such as Garrett Hawe, Kyle Coffman, and Jess LeProtto. The Guzman twins are also in it. Probably some more that I missed. (Newsies is my absolute favorite musical so I get excited about stuff like this haha)

[@elishasli]

Same

[@hannahjwhitson]

I’m so proud

[@robostripez]

Everything about this looks like movie of the year material

[@josephdarkhelmet9494]

OMG. This looks phenomenal. Thats why Spielberg is one of the true masters of cinema. Can't wait for this film.

[@salvadoranimations4761]

This story is amazing, I absolutely loved this story when I heard it. I can’t wait for this.

[@palomaroggeri8680]

A Steven Spielberg directed film adaptation of west side story????!! Whatever the hell is happening with the world keep it coming CUSE I LOVE IT!

[@shehreyarky]

In case you missed it, "A Steven Spielberg Movie."

[@BukYanCantik]

I love Steven Spielberg movies,,, always great

[@JLOFlix]

Congratulations, Steven on finally getting to do this film!!

[@savannahreneerodriguez6360]

Yay! I am super excited for the debut! I loved working with you all! Congratulations to the entire cast and crew and to my favorite director Steven Spielberg!!! #WSS #StevenSpielberg #Sav_Rod #SavRod

[@lisakr120]

Congratulations Sweet Girl❣️