Eddington

• Jul 18, 2025, Cannes

If you often love to immerse yourself in a dark comedy, you will not want to miss Eddington when it arrives in movie theaters this summer.

The contemporary Western black comedy is brought to life by an A-list cast, which has helped the film secure a spot in the prestigious Palme d’Or section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

If the movie wins the Golden Palm accolade, it will have a greater chance of securing a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards 2026.

If you can’t wait to see it for yourself, here are all the latest details on Eddington, including its release date, plot, cast, composer, and more.

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What’s the Release Date for Eddington?

It was recently announced that Eddington’s world premiere will take place at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, and it will compete in the prestigious Palme d’Or section.

If you’re excited to watch it, you’ll be delighted to learn the film will arrive in movie theaters internationally on July 18, 2025.

What’s the Plot?

The film is set in May of 2020 and follows a stand-off between the major and a small-town sheriff, resulting in neighbors being pitted against neighbors in Eddington, New Mexico.

Who Stars in the Movie?

Eddington’s stellar cast helps bring this unique COVID-set story to life on the big screen.

Joaquin Phoenix (Walk the Line) plays Eddington’s sheriff Joe Cross, and Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) takes on the role of the town’s mayor, Ted Garcia, who is running for re-election.

Emma Stone (La La Land) is Ted’s wife, Louise Cross, and Austin Butler (Masters of the Air) is Vernon Jefferson Peak, a charismatic preacher who delivers speeches via Instagram and YouTube.

Movie lovers can expect a different side to the above actors in the dark comedy. For instance, Austin Butler recently said, “I don’t want to give much away as far as the story and character go, but it was a wild adventure that I got to go on. I got to play a character who’s very different from anything I’ve done.”

Also appearing in the film are Luke Grimes (American Sniper) as Guy, Deirdre O’Connell (The Penguin) as Dawn, Michael Ward (Top Boy) as Michael, and Clifton Collins Jr. (Jockey) as Lodge.

Who Wrote and Directed Eddington?

Ari Aster wrote and directed Eddington. He is best known for writing and directing Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019), and Beau is Afraid (2023).

When and Where Was Eddington Filmed?

Eddington was a long time in the making for filmmaker Ari Aster, as he tried to make it his directorial debut before turning his attention to his horror films Hereditary and Midsommar.

However, he finally took the plunge, and production started on Eddington in March 2024 in Albuquerque and Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Filming reportedly wrapped in May 2024.

Who Composed the Movie’s Score?

After working with Ari Aster on Midsommar and Beau is Afraid, Bobby Krlic joined forces with the director/screenwriter again to compose Eddington’s score.

Is Eddington Likely to Win the Golden Palm at Cannes Film Festival 2025?

It is hard to predict if Eddington will win the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, as it’s up against some tough competition in the main section, such as Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love, and Oliver Hermanus’ The History of Sound, to name a few.

Can I Watch an Official Trailer?

Yes, you can watch the official trailer for Eddington on YouTube now.

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