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AFI Fest 2025 Announces Biggest Program in Recent Memory
30 Sep
Summary
- AFI Fest 2025 to feature over 160 films, including 7 red carpet premieres
- Lineup includes acclaimed titles from Venice Film Festival and new works by renowned directors
- Fest to open with Springsteen biopic, other high-profile premieres include Song Sung Blue and The SpongeBob Movie
The upcoming AFI Fest 2025, set to take place from October 22-26 in Hollywood, is poised to deliver an exceptional cinematic experience. The festival, presented by Canva and with Fiji as the water sponsor, has unveiled an expansive lineup of over 160 films, including 7 red carpet premieres, 12 special screenings, and a diverse selection of world cinema, documentaries, and short films.
Kicking off the festivities is the highly anticipated Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, starring Jeremy Allen White as the iconic rocker. Other high-profile premieres include Song Sung Blue featuring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. The lineup also boasts acclaimed titles from the recent Venice Film Festival, such as Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother, which won the Golden Lion, and Kaouther Ben-Hania's The Voice of Hind Rajab.
In addition to these marquee events, the festival will showcase a wide range of cinematic gems, including Werner Herzog's Ghost Elephants, Charlie Kaufman's new short film How to Shoot a Ghost, and Paolo Sorrentino's La Grazia. The festival will also feature a robust short films competition and a selection of luminaries' works, further cementing its reputation as a premier destination for film enthusiasts.
