Overview

• The 82nd edition runs August 27 to September 6 on the Lido, with Alexander Payne chairing a jury that includes Fernanda Torres and Zhao Tao.
• Early photo galleries capture A-list appearances from Cate Blanchett, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Heidi Klum, Laura Dern, and more on opening day.
• Media highlight high-profile premieres, including Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, Yorgos Lanthimos’s Bugonia with Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, and After the Hunt starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri.
• Coverage lists a Frankenstein entry but conflicts on attribution, with Vanity Fair citing Guillermo del Toro and W Magazine referencing Jacob Elordi, indicating details still await official confirmation.
• Fashion outlets underscore Venice’s signature spectacle of boat arrivals and dramatic eveningwear, with live look-by-look updates continuing throughout the festival.