Trailer Released for Andrew Ahn's Queer Rom-Com 'The Wedding Banquet'
The film, a reimagining of Ang Lee's 1993 classic, features Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, and Kelly Marie Tran, and is set for an April 18 theatrical release.
- 'The Wedding Banquet' is a remake of Ang Lee's 1993 LGBTQ rom-com, directed and co-written by Andrew Ahn alongside original screenwriter James Schamus.
- The story follows four friends navigating personal challenges, including a sham marriage between Min (Han Gi-Chan) and Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) to secure a green card and fund IVF treatments.
- Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Joan Chen, and Oscar-winner Yuh-Jung Youn round out the ensemble cast, with Gladstone's character reflecting Indigenous representation in Seattle.
- The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, earning positive reviews for its performances and Ahn's storytelling.
- Distributed by Bleecker Street, 'The Wedding Banquet' will debut in theaters on April 18, with its trailer now available online.