Overview

• The Wedding Banquet, directed by Andrew Ahn and co-written with James Schamus, debuted in theaters on April 18, 2025, following its Sundance premiere earlier this year.
• The film reimagines Ang Lee’s 1993 classic, centering on two queer couples navigating a green-card marriage and IVF financing scheme, while exploring themes of love, cultural expectations, and family dynamics.
• Critics have praised the ensemble cast, with standout performances from Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung.
• The film delves into intergenerational influences on queer family-building, highlighting relationships with maternal and grandmaternal figures in a heartfelt and comedic narrative.
• While receiving acclaim for its thematic depth and humor, some reviews note the film’s crowded storyline and uneven pacing as areas of critique.