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Ari Aster’s Eddington Trailer Highlights Pandemic-Era Western Standoff

The new trailer offers a stark look at political divides converging with social unrest in a small New Mexico town during 2020, ahead of its July 18 release.

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Overview

  • A24 unveiled the first full trailer on June 10, emphasizing tense showdowns in Eddington, New Mexico.
  • Joaquin Phoenix stars as an anti-mask sheriff challenging the town’s COVID-guideline mayor, played by Pedro Pascal.
  • Footage depicts six-foot distancing, explosions and gunfights alongside hints of viral conspiracies.
  • The film premiered at Cannes in May to mixed reviews and holds a 65% Tomatometer score based on 49 critiques.
  • Featuring Emma Stone, Austin Butler and a supporting ensemble, Eddington opens in theaters on July 18, 2025.