Overview

• Eddington, directed by Ari Aster, debuted in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking his first entry at the prestigious event.
• The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as Sheriff Joe Cross, an anti-mask lawman in a small New Mexico town during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, with Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone in supporting roles.
• Critics praised the film’s bold satire and strong performances, particularly Phoenix’s portrayal, but criticized its unfocused narrative and uneven tonal shifts.
• Eddington explores themes of political polarization, social media radicalization, and racial tensions, using a darkly comedic lens to reflect on America’s societal fractures in 2020.
• A24 has announced a U.S. theatrical release for the film on July 18, 2025, following its high-profile Cannes debut.