Eastman Kodak has announced the availability of a new color-negative film for motion pictures, “Kodak Verita 200D 5206 / 7206.” This film is a daylight-balanced, medium-sensitivity film with an exposure index of 200, and will be available in 65mm, 35mm, and 16mm formats.
Developed by Producers and Cinematographers
Developed in close collaboration with screenwriter, director, and producer Sam Levinson and cinematographer Marcell Rév, HCA, ASC, VERITA 200D was commercialized in motion picture format to achieve a distinct visual aesthetic for the third season of HBO’s original drama series Euphoria. The stock has also been selectively trade‑tested by cinematographers worldwide over several years.
Features of Kodak VERITA 200D
VERITA 200D delivers detailed highlights, high color saturation, deep blacks, and warm, natural skin tones. Compared with Kodak’s VISION3 color negative films, it features a shorter yet exceptionally rich dynamic range for a more classical cinematic look.
Mr. Levinson and Mr. Rév shot more than one million feet of VERITA 200D in 35mm and 65mm formats during production of Euphoria Season 3, which premiered April 12, 2026 on HBO and HBO Max. That season was shot entirely on KODAK film. The series is also the first television production to shoot significant volumes of large‑format 65mm film.
“VERITA has the richness and density curve that reminds me of the golden age of color film, with the flexibility and latitude of modern negative stocks,” commented Mr. Rév.
Additionally numerous commercials and music films utilized VERITA 200D in advance of its formal release as well as A24’s upcoming The Death of Robin Hood, written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, starring Hugh Jackman, and lensed by Pat Scola, ASC.
“In addition to recent advancements to VISION3 with a new anti‑halation undercoat film structure, the commercialization of VERITA 200D underscores Kodak’s continued commitment to providing filmmakers with a variety of the highest‑quality creative tools possible,” commented Vanessa Bendetti, Vice President and Head of Motion Picture at Kodak.
As a specialty motion picture stock, VERITA 200D 5206/7206 is available by request through a Kodak sales representative.
