Overview

• The Wedding Banquet, directed by Andrew Ahn, reimagines Ang Lee’s 1993 film with a contemporary lens on LGBTQ+ experiences and cultural traditions.
• The film stars Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung, whose performances have been widely praised.
• Critics commend the film’s humor, heartfelt exploration of family, and updated narrative, though some note issues with narrative crowding and contrivances.
• The story follows two queer couples navigating a sham marriage for a green card and IVF funding, complicated by the arrival of a traditional Korean grandmother.
• Released in theaters on April 18, 2025, the film builds on its Sundance premiere and has been celebrated for its nuanced portrayal of modern queer family-building.