Picture Tree Acquires ‘Hot Girl Summer,’ ‘Almost Brothers’
Picture Tree International expands its global reach, securing world sales rights for the german films “Hot girl Summer” and “Almost Brothers”.Audiences can anticipate “Hot girl Summer” in theaters on July 3rd, a Gen Z-focused reboot amplifying female empowerment, while “Almost Brothers,” starring christoph Maria Herbst, arrives september 18th. PTIS strategic acquisitions demonstrate a commitment to premier German cinema. “Frieda’s Case,” another notable acquisition, has also secured distribution deals across Europe and Latin America, and News Directory 3 delivers the latest on all things entertainment. PTI continues negotiations for its theatrical release in China. Discover what’s next for Picture Tree’s exciting slate of films and their global distribution strategies.
Picture Tree International Adds German Films to Sales Slate
Updated June 19, 2025
Picture Tree International (PTI), based in Berlin, has secured world sales rights for two major German film projects: “Hot Girl Summer” (Mädchen Mädchen) and “Almost Brothers” (Ganzer Halber Bruder). These films will be presented at the German Film Previews in Hannover in early July, following their premieres at the Munich Film Festival.
Constantin Filmverleih will release Martina Pluras‘s “Hot Girl Summer” in theaters July 3. the film is a Gen Z-focused reboot of a popular early 2000s franchise, emphasizing contemporary female empowerment while paying homage to the original. Marina Schiller and Viola Jäger produced it in collaboration with Jakob Pochlatko, Dieter Pochlatko, and Oliver Berben.
Hanno Olderdissen’s “Almost Brothers,” a comedy starring Christoph Maria Herbst, is slated for a Sept. 18 theatrical release by Wild Bunch Germany. The film, produced by Boris Schönfelder, explores the complexities of family as two half-brothers are forced to live together.
PTI’s ancient drama, “Frieda’s Case,” directed by Maria Brendle, also premiered at the Munich festival. Arsenal Filmverleih acquired distribution rights for Germany and Austria. Further sales include Spain (Alfa Pictures),Latin America (Encripta),and Central Europe (HBO Europe). Negotiations for a theatrical release in China are ongoing. Susann Henggeler and Hans G. Syz produced the film, which stars Julia Buchmann.
What’s next
With “Hot Girl Summer” hitting theaters soon and “Almost Brothers” following in September, Picture Tree International aims to solidify its role in distributing quality German cinema to global audiences. The company continues to negotiate further distribution deals for “Frieda’s Case,” expanding its reach into new markets.