Anemone

• Oct 3, 2025, USA

Daniel Day-Lewis recently announced his return to acting in the upcoming film Anemone, which he wrote with his son, Ronan.

The three-time Academy Award winner last appeared on the silver screen in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread (2017).

The father-son collaboration is likely close to the acclaimed actor’s heart, resulting in him coming out of retirement for the project.

As a result, top critics will likely be eager to watch it once it arrives in movie theatres, with many wondering if he’ll deliver another Oscar-winning film and performance, which could include Best Picture.

Keep reading to learn more about Anemone, including its release date, plot, cast, director, and award season potential.

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What is the Release Date for Anemone?

Anemone will have a limited US theatrical release on October 3, 2025. It will then receive a nationwide release on October 10, 2025.

What’s the Plot?

Anemone explores the bond formed between fathers, sons, and brothers. It will follow a family’s complex relationships, generational conflicts, and the characters’ personal journeys.

Who Stars in the Film?

Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis (There Will Be Blood) takes on the lead role and is joined on-screen by many acclaimed actors and actresses, such as Sean Bean (Game of Thrones), Samantha Morton (The Whale), Safia Oakley-Green (Sherwood), and Samuel Bottomley (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie).

Who Directed It?

Ronan Day-Lewis directed Anemone. He is best known for the short film The Sheep and the Wolf (2018) and for directing the music video “Snow and Sun” (2019).

Who Wrote the Screenplay?

Anemone is a father-and-son project, as lead actor Daniel Day-Lewis co-wrote it with his son and director Ronan.

When and Where Was Anemone Filmed?

Production started on Anemone in Manchester, England, on October 1, 2024. Parts of the movie were filmed in Handbridge, Chester; however, filming was interrupted after prop vehicles featured in the film received parking fines for parking on double yellow lines, as they hadn’t received a permit for full road closure.

Will It Perform Well During Award Season?

Anemone has the potential to perform well during award season. After all, it stars three-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis, who has picked up Best Actor Oscars for his performances in My Left Foot (1990), There Will Be Blood (2008), and Lincoln (2013).

Plus, he received Best Actor nominations for In the Name of the Father (1993), Gangs of New York (2002), and Phantom Thread (2017).

Many of his critically acclaimed films have received a Best Picture nomination, including all the above, as well as Gangs of New York (2022) and In the Name of the Father (1993).

Also, he has starred in many Best Picture-winning films, such as Gandhi (1982), A Room with a View (1985), and The Last of the Mohicans (1992).

As many of the films he appears in often enjoy success during award season, Anemone could pick up a Best Picture nod at the Oscars 2026. However, it is hard to predict until the film is released this October.

The strategic October release date places the film in a strong position for one or more Oscar nods, as it will ensure it remains fresh in voters’ minds during award season.

Can I Watch an Official Trailer?

There isn’t an official Anemone trailer available at the moment. It’s likely to arrive on YouTube closer to the film’s October release.

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