Roadside Attractions has acquired U.S. rights to the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry executive-produced documentary Cookie Queens, which world premiered at Sundance and is slated for a summer theatrical release.

The film is produced by Alysa Nahmias for AJNA Films alongside Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw of Beautiful Stories, with additional production support from Jennifer Sims, in a collaboration among Beautiful Stories, AJNA Films, and Archewell Productions.

Archewell Productions partnered with Beautiful Stories and AJNA Films on Cookie Queens, with Meghan and Harry serving as executive producers; the project premiered at Sundance and is set to appear at SXSW before its summer cinema release.

Meghan discusses the film’s relevance to conversations about growing up today, including parental and societal pressures on girls, as well as the economy and social participation of young women.

Meghan and Harry attended a screening at the Eccles Theatre in January, where Meghan highlighted the enduring values of Girl Scouts like friendship, dedication to goals, and self-belief.

Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever ended its partnership with Netflix this month, signaling the brand’s move to stand on its own, while Netflix notes Meghan’s ongoing brand ambitions.

Variety and other outlets such as Screen Daily, The Wrap, Deadline, and IndieWire are among the industry outlets covering the project and its reception.

The couple are planning a trip to Australia for a high-profile event in Sydney, with VIP and gala-ticket details indicating premium pricing.

Meghan recalls selling cookies as a child and notes the shift to digital tools like social media, Venmo, and QR codes in modern selling.

Meghan, a former Girl Scout with a personal connection to the project through her mother’s troop leadership, describes Cookie Queens as a powerful depiction of an American tradition.

The film’s SXSW involvement adds to the broader media attention surrounding Cookie Queens and its backers.

Meghan and Harry attended Sundance together, with Meghan introducing the film on stage and framing it as charming and powerful in portraying an American tradition.