Overview

• Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' will open the festival, featuring original cast members and new additions.
• 'Joker: Folie à Deux' with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga is expected to be a standout, described as a darker, daring musical.
• Daniel Craig stars in Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer,' noted for its bold portrayal of complex themes and explicit scenes.
• Angelina Jolie leads 'Maria,' a biopic about Maria Callas, directed by Pablo Larraín, competing for the Golden Lion.
• Netflix is notably absent this year, but festival director Alberto Barbera expects their return in 2025.