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‘Anniversary’ Trailer Debuts as Lionsgate Sets October 29 Theatrical Release

Director Jan Komasa presents a timely examination of national identity through one family.

Diane Lane as Ellen and Kyle Chandler as Paul in  Anniversary. Photo Credit: Owen Behan
Kyle Chandler as Paul and Diane Lane as Ellen in Anniversary. Photo Credit: Owen Behan
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Overview

  • People premiered the first trailer on August 19, showcasing an ensemble led by Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Dylan O’Brien, and Phoebe Dynevor alongside Zoey Deutch, Mckenna Grace, Madeline Brewer, and Daryl McCormack.
  • The story follows a close-knit family thrown into turmoil when a son brings home his mother’s former student, who is linked to a rising movement called the Change.
  • Coverage highlights the trailer’s pivot from domestic thriller to darker, possibly political or religious overtones, with the specifics of the Change left deliberately ambiguous.
  • Jan Komasa directs from a script by Lori Rosene-Gambino, based on a story by the pair, with JoBlo noting Rosene-Gambino’s feature writing debut.
  • Lionsgate confirms a theatrical opening on October 29, 2025, and Diane Lane describes the film as a powerful, timely reflection on a national identity crisis.