‘Gettysburg 1863’ Civil War Film Stars Stephen Lang, Jake Busey, Bruce Boxleitner, Eric Nelsen, Shannon Lucio – Trailer and Release Date

Written and directed by Bo Brinkman, the civil war film ‘Gettysburg 1863’ brings the Battle of Gettysburg and its aftermath to life through the experiences of civilians caught in the crossfire. When a young man leaves Gettysburg to join the cavalry, he believes the war will remain far from home. Instead, in the summer of 1863, Confederate forces invade the town, placing the woman he loves and her family in grave danger. As Gettysburg’s community binds together amid loss and hardship, families cling to faith, compassion, and one another, while the soldier faces his own struggle to survive far from home. Told through parallel journeys, Gettysburg 1863 is a story of love tested by war, moral courage in the face of injustice, and the power of hope and joy even in the darkest of times.

‘Gettysburg 1863’ stars Eric Nelsen (as Thomas McClean), Hannah Galway (as Hannah Kelly), Shannon Lucio (as Rebecca Kelly), Emma Halleen (as Sarah Kelly), Kayla Anjali (as Adeline Kelly), Samuel Roukin (as Lieutenant Kelly), Stephen Lang (as John Burns), Bruce Boxleitner (as Samuel Schmucker), Alfonso Freeman (as Basil Biggs), Jake Busey (as Leek), and Drew Seltzer (as David McConaughy).

Producers of ‘Gettysburg 1863’ include Bo Brinkman, Kris Webb, and Ken Schwenker. Production companies are Cactus Films and Dobbin House, in collaboration with the Gettysburg Film Commission.

The film’s cinematography is by Eric Zimmerman, the editing is by Rebecca Weigold and Kim Boritz-Brehm, with music by Rob Powers.

Watch the trailer below:

Additional cast include Lew Temple (as Pole), Vince Eisenson (as David Wills), Richard Klein (as Abraham Lincoln), Sheila Lee (as Alma), Casey Gardner (as Ellie), Declan Joyce (as Kit), James Romberger, Austin Greene (as Gabe), Greg Poppa (as Cavalry Sergeant), Bradley T. Miller (as Major Henry Cole), Maxwell David Marcus (as Courier Gibbs), Maggie Shirk (as Mrs. McClean), Devin Nikki Thomas (as Emma), Roy Shuler (as Moses), Chris Jones (as Dr. J.W.C. O’Neal), and others.

The film will release ‘Gettysburg 1863’ in theaters beginning with local premieres in Gettysburg on November 11–17, 2026, followed by a wider theatrical and streaming release in late 2026.

For more details, visit the official website here.

Stephen Lang is most known for Avatar and Gettysburg. Jake Busey is most known for Starship Troopers and Stranger Things. Bruce Boxleitner is most known for Tron and Babylon 5. Eric Nelsen is most known for 1883. Shannon Lucio is most known for The O.C. and Prison Break. Bo Brinkman is most known for his roles and work connected to Gettysburg and A Gettysburg Christmas.