Cannes, France – The highly anticipated 78th Cannes Film Festival, set to run from May 13 to 24, 2025, has unveiled its official lineup, featuring a dazzling array of auteurs, newcomers, and global storytellers competing for the prestigious Palme d’Or and other top honors.

Main Competition: Palme d'Or Contenders

This year's In Competition selection includes 19 films representing a wide range of genres, voices, and cultures. Highlights include:

“Eddington” – Ari Aster returns with a philosophical sci-fi epic.

“The Phoenician Scheme” – Wes Anderson offers another visually quirky tale, this time co-produced in Germany.

“Nouvelle Vague” – Richard Linklater pays tribute to the French New Wave.

“Alpha” – Julia Ducournau follows up Titane with a bold French-Belgian psychological thriller.

“The Mastermind” – Kelly Reichardt explores power and manipulation in a dual-nation production.

“A Simple Accident” – Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s latest quietly confronts authoritarianism.

Also competing are new films by Joachim Trier, the Dardenne brothers, and Chie Hayakawa, among others, with stories stretching from Brazil to Japan, Norway to South Africa.

Un Certain Regard: Celebrating Bold Vision

The Un Certain Regard section once again champions rising talent and daring narratives:

“Eleanor the Great” – Directed by actress Scarlett Johansson in her debut behind the camera.

“Homebound” – India’s Neeraj Ghaywan presents a poignant family drama.

“The Great Arch” – Stéphane Demoustier examines architecture, politics, and protest in contemporary France.

“Urchin” – A bold entry from British actor-turned-director Harris Dickinson.

Other exciting entries come from Egypt, Nigeria, Chile, and Tunisia, making this one of the most globally diverse editions yet.

Out of Competition & Special Screenings

Among the special presentations are highly anticipated films from Hollywood and European masters:

“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” – A blockbuster showcase featuring Tom Cruise.

“Highest 2 Lowest” – Spike Lee’s genre-bending experiment set in Tokyo.

“Colours of Time” – Cédric Klapisch blends memory and motion in this semi-autobiographical drama.

Opening Film: “Partir un jour” by Amélie Bonnin**, a nostalgic road trip story of friendship and farewell.

The Global Stage is Set

Festival Director Thierry Frémaux praised the diversity and scope of this year’s selections, stating: “Cannes 2025 reflects a world in flux — a cinema that is more daring, more international, and more urgent than ever.” With cinematic legends and breakout talents side by side, Cannes 2025 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of global storytelling.