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Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt' Debuts Intense First Trailer at CinemaCon

The psychological thriller starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri explores power dynamics and moral ambiguity in academia, with an October 2025 release date set.

Julia Roberts and Ayo Edebiri
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Overview

  • The first trailer for 'After the Hunt' was unveiled at CinemaCon on April 3, 2025, with director Luca Guadagnino and cast members presenting the film to exhibitors.
  • Julia Roberts stars as a professor navigating a professional and personal crisis after a student, played by Ayo Edebiri, accuses a colleague, portrayed by Andrew Garfield, of misconduct.
  • The trailer highlighted intense confrontations, including a scene where Roberts' character tells Edebiri's, 'Not everything is supposed to make you feel comfortable.'
  • 'After the Hunt' delves into post-#MeToo cultural divides, power dynamics, and generational tensions within an academic setting.
  • The film is set for limited release on October 10, 2025, followed by a nationwide expansion on October 17, 2025, and is already generating significant awards buzz.