Overview

• Eddington debuted at the Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2025, with a five- to seven-minute standing ovation, during which Joaquin Phoenix was visibly emotional.
• The film, set in May 2020 New Mexico, explores societal fractures through a conflict between a sheriff, played by Phoenix, and a mayor, portrayed by Pedro Pascal.
• Critics are divided on the film, with some praising its bold satire of America’s pandemic-era tensions and others criticizing its pacing and narrative focus.
• Director Ari Aster described the film as a reflection of societal anxiety and the breakdown of shared reality, marking a shift from his horror-focused earlier works.
• Eddington is set for a U.S. theatrical release on July 18, 2025, distributed by A24, following its high-profile Cannes premiere.