Next week, the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will begin, showcasing several highly anticipated films from 2025. This annual event, taking place from May 13 to May 24, is one of the most significant in cinema every year. Recently, a successful premiere at the Cannes Film Festival has increasingly indicated lasting impact during the following year’s award season.
For two years now, starting from 2019, movies that have been honored with the prestigious Palme d’Or at Cannes have also won the Best Picture award at the Oscars. Many more films of high critical acclaim and awards recognition have been released during this period. The list of contenders for the Palme at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was finally announced in April, confirming long-held speculations and disclosing the participants vying for the prestigious award. However, it’s not just the competition section that deserves attention; there are other sections worth watching as well.
Beyond the primary screenings, Cannes also presents additional sections such as Un Certain Regard, the Midnight segment, Director’s Fortnight, off-competition entries, and debuts. This year, Cannes will play host to numerous high-profile Hollywood premieres, eagerly awaited directorial debuts, and fresh works from esteemed filmmakers. Listed below are our top nine most eagerly awaited premieres at the festival.
9. The Phoenician Scheme
Wes Anderson’s Latest Will Debut In Competition
Wes Anderson clearly demonstrates exceptional skill in assembling a team or developing a visual style that’s entirely distinct, and The Phoenician Scheme is no exception to this rule. Classified as an espionage thriller, the movie boasts familiar faces like Scarlett Johansson along with newcomers such as Benicio del Toro, Jeffrey Wright, Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, and Benedict Cumberbatch – and that’s just a fraction of the cast.
Wes Anderson is known for his unique approach to filmmaking, and The Phoenician Scheme, which is an espionage thriller, has a star-studded cast including Scarlett Johansson, Benicio del Toro, Jeffrey Wright, Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, and Benedict Cumberbatch. This only scratches the surface of the impressive lineup.
The movie was jointly penned with frequent partner Roman Coppola, who previously helped on “The Darjeeling Limited” and “Moonrise Kingdom.” With “Asteroid City” being one of Anderson’s most emotionally impactful films to date, thematically exploring themes like grief, narrative, and the enigmatic, it will be intriguing to see how the director incorporates these evolving themes into the spy genre.
8. The Mastermind
Josh O’Connor Stars In Kelly Reichardt’s Latest
This year at Cannes, Josh O’Connor is being hailed as the Most Valuable Player (MVP). He has two highly anticipated films premiering at the festival, with the second one also making the list and both competing in the main event. In “The Mastermind”, Josh will portray JB Mooney, an ambitious art thief whose life spirals out of control following his first major heist.
Director Kelly Reichardt is renowned for her profound and thoughtful character portrayals in rural settings, but it appears she’s moving away from this familiar terrain towards something less straightforward. Actress Kristen Stewart (O’Connor) will join forces with John Magaro, Hope Davis, Gaby Hoffman, and the rising star Alana Haim, who gained attention in the film “Licorice Pizza.
Haim is taking on his first significant acting assignment since the Paul Thomas Anderson movie. The intriguing blend of talent in the cast, coupled with Reichardt’s unique ability to capture intimacy in what appears to be a broader scope, makes this film a strong contender for making waves.
7. The Chronology Of Water
The Film Marks Kristen Stewart’s Directorial Debut
Kristen Stewart, recognized as one of her generation’s finest actresses, is venturing into a new role – that of a director – for the first time. Her debut film, titled The Chronology of Water, is based on the memoir of the same name by Lidia Yuknavitch and will premiere in the Un Certain Regard section.
Actress Imogene Poots is set to portray Yuknavitch, a character whose life story revolves around her flight from a challenging home situation. She finds solace in swimming and writing as means of expressing her deep-seated emotions. Stewart, known for his ability to capture nuanced yet intensely emotional performances (as showcased in movies like “Personal Shopper” and “Certain Women”), is also not shy about embracing larger-than-life and daring roles, such as those in “Love Lies Bleeding” and “Spencer”.
Being well-versed in the languages portrayed on screen, I’m eagerly anticipating the acting prowess that Poots and Stewart will display together. Their aim is to convey the raw emotion, tenacity, and joy depicted in The Chronology of Water. With Thora Birch, Earl Cave, Kim Gordon, and Jim Belushi joining the cast – each a captivating individual in their own right – this premiere at Cannes promises to be one of the most enthralling events.
6. Alpha
Julia Ducournau’s Previous Film Won The Palme d’Or In 2021
The movie Titane, one of the most peculiar debuts at Cannes in recent times, even had Spike Lee, the jury president, announcing its Palme d’Or victory at the end of the ceremony. This film, featuring a woman who sleeps with a car, gives birth to its child, and is compelled to flee after murdering multiple people, didn’t make a significant impact post-win, but it remains an impressively contentious milestone in cinema history nonetheless.
Currently, director Julia Ducournau is coming back to Cannes with the film titled Alpha. Details about the movie are scant, but it’s believed to be set in a fictionalized 1980s New York City during the AIDS crisis. The story will focus on a young girl who becomes personally impacted by the virus as it impacts those around her. At this point, not much more is known about the film, but it features Golshifteh Farahani, Tahar Rahim, and Emma Mackey in prominent roles.
5. Eddington
The Hereditary & Midsommar Director Makes His Cannes Debut
Ari Aster’s initial films, both in the genre of horror, were intensely unnerving productions that boosted his reputation in the “elevated horror” movement. However, his latest work, titled “Beau is Afraid“, deviated significantly from this pattern: it was a harrowing odyssey chronicling one man’s harrowing journey home, characterized by a chilling performance by Patti Lupone and an ominous presence of a massive phallic symbol. His most recent work is a neo-Western piece, set amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring an illustrious ensemble cast that includes his former collaborator Joaquin Phoenix along with Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, and Austin Butler.
In a new approach, Aster plans to address current topics more than he has in the past, and given his history of controversial work, this is bound to cause quite a stir. The characters Phoenix and Pascal portray are the sheriff and mayor of the title town in New Mexico, respectively, and the film seems to revolve around a significant ideological conflict between them. The initial trailer for Eddington hinted at this clash, eventually showing Phoenix scrolling through an alarmingly negative timeline online, so it’s safe to assume that when Eddington is released, it will certainly spark some lively debates.
4. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Ethan Hunt Needs Us To Trust Him One Last Time
As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I can’t contain my excitement as one of my favorite ongoing action franchises – let’s just say it’s not John Wick – is back for another thrilling chapter! The legendary Tom Cruise is gearing up to revisit the Grand Palais after the spectacular premiere of Top Gun: Maverick at Cannes in 2023. The upcoming movie, titled The Final Reckoning, serves as a continuation of the 2023 blockbuster, Dead Reckoning. Originally tagged as “Part 1,” Dead Reckoning is now followed by this sequel, initially known as Dead Reckoning Part 2. However, the film has been rebranded to The Final Reckoning, fueling speculation that this could be Ethan Hunt’s final mission to save the world. Buckle up for another adrenaline-pumping ride!
It’s uncertain if Tom Cruise intends to relinquish control over the Mission: Impossible series (I suspect he won’t), but that doesn’t diminish the excitement for The Final Reckoning. This installment promises another grand, action-packed journey as Ethan and his team strive to prevent The Entity from causing global devastation. As always, Cruise is set to perform some heart-stopping feats, such as dangling from a biplane, an underwater escapade, and a sprint that would put Olympic athletes to shame.
3. Sentimental Value
Joachim Trier’s Follow-Up To The Worst Person In The World
Among the outstanding films of the past decade, Joachim Trier’s “The Worst Person in the World” stands out as a profoundly moving portrayal of quarter-life ennui and the self-destructive tendencies that can arise when one is unsure about life’s path. Renate Reinsve, who won Best Actress at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival for her role, collaborates once more with Trier in his latest production.
The movie features Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Stellan Skarsgård, and Cory Michael Smith. It appears to be a story revolving around the connection between two sisters (Lilleaas and Reinsve) and their father, who used to be a famous director and is now trying to cast Reinsve’s character in his new project. Similar to “The Worst Person in the World,” “Sentimental Value” seems to explore how love and art influence each other. However, unlike the former, it delves deeper into familial relationships rather than romantic ones.
2. The History of Sound
Internet Boyfriends Josh O’Connor & Paul Mescal Fall In Love
After much anticipation, Oliver Hermanus’ movie titled The History of Sound is set to premiere and vie for the Palme d’Or. This marks the second in-competition film for its leading actor Josh O’Connor, who gained significant acclaim with his previous work, Challengers. Given its intriguing narrative and strong star power, there’s a high chance it will be another success for O’Connor. Co-starring Paul Mescal, the drama revolves around two men journeying through rural New England in the early 20th century to document folk songs by their compatriots.
In his 2011 film “Beauty,” Hermanus was awarded the Queer Palme. Unlike his previous works revolving around queer themes, which often center around the tragic aspects of such relationships, “The History of Sound” is said to offer a more somber exploration of love between Mescal and O’Connor’s characters, veering away from the usual focus on tragedy.
Since the end of 2021, this duo has been linked to the movie, but delays due to scheduling issues and labor strikes have kept production from starting. However, now, O’Connor and Mescal are two highly sought-after actors in the industry, with 2024 expected to be a stellar year for them, thanks to their roles in “Challengers” and “Gladiator II”. With this dynamic pair being friends off-screen as well, it’s an exciting prospect for moviegoers everywhere to witness their on-screen collaboration.
1. Die, My Love
Jennifer Laurence & Robert Pattinson Star In The Late Addition
As a movie enthusiast, I can’t wait to strut down the Croissette for the grand premiere of Lynne Ramsay’s latest masterpiece, titled “Die, My Love“. Known for her meticulous approach, this will be Ramsay’s fifth film, following her 2017 release, “You Were Never Really Here“, which garnered Joaquin Phoenix the Best Actor award and a Best Screenplay accolade at that year’s festival edition.
The upcoming Ramsay film, “Die, My Love,” is a highly anticipated event. This movie, labeled as a dark comedy-horror fusion, revolves around a woman grappling with post-partum depression while her marriage disintegrates. Given Ramsay’s thought-provoking and disturbing approach, it’s expected that she will handle the subject matter in a profoundly unsettling manner. Furthermore, two of today’s finest actors are involved, which could lead to a buzzworthy performance at the festival.
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2025-05-05 17:31