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'Eden' Teaser Highlights Tensions and Betrayal in Ron Howard’s Galápagos Drama

Critical praise for the ensemble performances elevates anticipation for the survival drama’s August release

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Overview

  • Vertical dropped the first teaser and full trailer on June 25, showcasing the rugged beauty and deadly stakes of Floreana Island.
  • The film dramatizes the true 1929 story of European settlers who clashed over power, survival and trust in an uninhabited paradise.
  • Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl and Sydney Sweeney endured Method-style living and challenging shoots to bring their characters to life.
  • Early critic reaction notes a mixed overall tone but repeatedly lauds the cast’s chemistry and commitment, with Collider’s Ross Bonaime calling the ensemble essential to the film’s impact.
  • Eden premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and is set to open in U.S. theaters on August 22, 2025.