Dates, Lineup, Experience Package, and Everything You Need to Know
May 8, 2025 – Cannes Film Festival 2025 Guide
The 78th Cannes Film Festival is set to unfold from May 13 to May 24, 2025, bringing together the world’s most celebrated filmmakers, actors, and cinephiles on the iconic Croisette. Anticipation is mounting over which title will claim this year’s coveted Palme d’Or.
This year, Juliette Binoche heads the Competition Jury, with a strong mix of returning auteurs and rising names on the slate. The 78th ’s competition selection includes some of the most anticipated titles, from Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme (starring Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson) to Ari Aster’s dark Western comedy Eddington (Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal). Also competing are Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne’s heartfelt drama Jeunes Mères, Julia Ducournau’s AIDS-era film Alpha starring Golshifteh Farahani and Tahar Rahim, and Richard Linklater’s genre-defying New Wave.
In this comprehensive guide, we break down everything you need to know about Cannes 2025:
Key Dates
- May 13, 2025 – Opening Night & First Competition Screenings
- May 24, 2025 – Closing Ceremony & Palme d’Or Award
Festival Structure
The Cannes Film Festival 2025 is divided into several official and parallel sections, each showcasing different types of cinema:
🎥 Official Selection (Main Competitions & Sidebars)
In Competition – The most prestigious section, where films compete for the Palme d’Or.
Un Certain Regard – A platform for innovative and emerging filmmakers.
Out of Competition – High-profile films that screen but do not compete (often big studio or auteur-driven works).
Cannes Première – A space for established directors with films that don’t fit traditional competition criteria.
Midnight Screenings – Genre films (horror, thriller, action) for late-night audiences.
Special Screenings – Documentaries, experimental films, or politically charged works.
Cannes Classics – Restorations and retrospectives of classic cinema.
Cinéma de la Plage – Open-air screenings for the public.
Immersive Competition – Cannes’ groundbreaking 2nd edition showcases 8 pioneering XR/VR works, including Multiplayer VR narratives, Holographic storytelling and projection mapping installations, Works merging AI, mixed reality, and cinematic traditions. Curated to push boundaries, with 2024’s winner (“Remember This Place”) now exhibited at MoMA.
🎬 Parallel Sections
Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes) – Independent and avant-garde cinema.
Critics’ Week (Semaine de la Critique) – Dedicated to first and second features.
ACID (Association for Independent Cinema) – Radical, low-budget films outside the mainstream.
The Jury & Major Figures
Jury President: Juliette Binoche
The Oscar-winning French actress (The English Patient, Three Colors: Blue) will lead the Competition Jury, following in the footsteps of Ruben Östlund (2023), Vincent Lindon (2022), and Spike Lee (2021).
Joining her on the 2025 Competition Jury are:
Halle Berry (United States) – Actress and filmmaker
Payal Kapadia (India) – Director and screenwriter
Alba Rohrwacher (Italy) – Actress
Leïla Slimani (France / Morocco) – Writer
Dieudo Hamadi (Democratic Republic of Congo) – Director, documentarian, and producer
Hong Sangsoo (South Korea) – Director and screenwriter
Carlos Reygadas (Mexico) – Director, screenwriter, and producer
Jeremy Strong (United States) – Actor
Master of Ceremonies: Laurent Lafitte
The charismatic French actor (Elle, The Count of Monte-Cristo)—a familiar face at Cannes and host of the 2021 César Awards—will helm the festival’s opening and closing ceremonies. Known for his wit and elegance.
Honorary Palme D’or for Lifetime Achievement
Film legend Robert De Niro will be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2025. This recognition comes 14 years after De Niro served as the President of the Jury at the 2011 festival. The American actor, director, and producer will be celebrated at the 78th edition of the festival and will meet festival-goers at a special masterclass on May 14, held on the stage of the iconic Salle Debussy.
Grand Théâtre Lumière: Film in Competition, Out of Competition & Special Screenings Schedule
May 13, 2025
7:15 p.m. Opening Ceremony
8:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. Opening film: “Partir Un Jour“ (Amélie BONNIN) 1st film- Out of Comp.
May 14, 2025
3:00 p.m. “Sound of Falling” (Mascha Schilinski), Germany.
6:45 p.m. “Mission: Impossible – the Final Reckoning“ (Christopher Mcquarrie) – Out of Comp- United States – Starring Tom Cruise, Pom Klementieff, and Hayley Atwell
10:30 p.m. “Two Prosecutors” (Sergei Loznitsa), Ukraine.
May 15, 2025
6:30 p.m. “Dossier 137“ (Dominik Moll), France.
9:30 p.m. “Sirat” (Oliver Laxe), Spain / France.
12:15 a.m.”DALLOWAY” (YANN GOZLAN) – Out of Comp- France / Belgium – Starring Cécile de France.
May 16, 2025
3:00 p.m. “La Petite Dernière” (Hafsia Herzi) France / Germany
6:45 p.m. “Eddington” (Ari Aster) – United States – A dark Western comedy with Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Pedro Pascal.
10:15 p.m. “Bono: Stories of Surrender“ (Andrew Dominik) – Out of Comp- United States.
12:15 a.m. “Sons of the Neon Night” (Juno Mak) – Out of Comp- Hong Kong / China.
May 17, 2025
3:00 p.m. “Renoir ” (Chie Hayakawa), Japan / France.
6:45 p.m. “Nouvelle Vague” New Wave (Richard Linklater), France
8:45 p.m. “Die My Love” (Lynne Ramsay) – Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Nick Nolte, and Robert Pattinson
11:30 p.m. “Le Roi Soleil“ (Vincent Maël Cardona) – Out of Comp- France
May 18, 2025
3:00 p.m. “O Secreto Agente” (The Secret Agent) (Kleber Mendonça Filho) – Brazil / France Starring – Wagner Moura, Udo Kier and Gabriel Leone.
7:00 p.m. “The Phoenician Scheme“ (Wes Anderson)– Starring Tom Hank, Scarlett Johansson, and Bryan Cranston
10:00 p.m. “La Femme La Plus Riche Du Monde” The Richest Woman in the World (Thierry Klifa) – Out of Comp- France – Starring Isabelle Huppert, Laurent Lafitte, and Marina Foïs.
12:30 a.m. “Exit 8” (Kawamura Genki) – Out of Comp– Japan
May 19, 2025
3:45 p.m. “Eagles of the Republic” (Tarik Saleh) – Egypt – Starring Lyna Khoudri, Fares Fares and Cherien Dabis
7:00 p.m. “Highest 2 Lowest” (Spike Lee) – Out of Comp- United States.
10:30 p.m. “Alpha” (Julia Ducournau) – The Titane director’s AIDS-era drama – France / Belgium- Starring Golshifteh Farahani & Tahar Rahim.
May 20, 2025
4:00 p.m. “Un Simple Accident” (Jafar Panahi), Iran, France, and Luxembourg.
7:00 p.m. “Vie Privée” A Private Life (Rebecca Zlotowski) – Out of Comp- France – Starring Jodie Foster, Virginie Efira and Mathieu Amalric.
10:00 p.m. “Fuori“(Mario Martone) – Italy – Starring Valeria Golino , Matilda De Angelis , Elodie, and Sylvia De Fanti
May 21, 2025
3:00 p.m. “Roméria” (Carla Simón) – Spain / Germany – Starring Tristán Ulloa
7:00 p.m. “The History of Sound” (Oliver Hermanus) – United States- Starring Paul Mescal, Molly Price, and Josh O’Connor.
10:30 p.m. “Sentimental Value” (Joachim Trier), Norway.
May 22, 2025
3:00 p.m. “Zan O Bacheh” (Woman and Child) (Saeed Roustaee)– Iran.
7:00 p.m. “La Venue De L’avenir” Colours of Time (Cédric Klapisch) – Out of Comp- France – Starring Suzanne Lindon, Vincent Macaigne and Julia Piaton.
10:15 p.m. “Resurrection” (BI GAN) – China
May 23, 2025
3:00 p.m. “Jeunes Mères“ (Jean-Pierre and Luc DARDENNE) – Belgium / France
6:45 p.m. “The Mastermind“ (Kelly Reichardt) – United States / United Kingdom
9:45 p.m. “13 Jours 13 Nuits” (Martin Bourboulon) – Out of Comp – France
12:00 a.m. “Honey Don’t!“ (Ethan Coen) – Out of Comp – United States – Starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans
May 24, 2025
6:40 p.m. Closing Ceremony
Beyond the Films: Industry & Events
Marché du Film – The world’s largest film market, where deals are struck.
The Marché du Film – Cannes’ powerhouse film market – expands in 2025 with groundbreaking initiatives. Brazil takes center stage as Country of Honour, celebrating 200 years of Franco-Brazilian relations through co-production forums and a Carnival-inspired opening gala. The newly launched Immersive Market aboard the Art Explora catamaran will showcase XR and AI-driven cinema, while Cannes Docs spotlights impactful documentaries and impACT pushes for sustainable, inclusive filmmaking. With attendance from 120 countries, the Marché remains where future classics are born – recall how Parasite’s 2019 deals started here.
Beyond deals, the Marché drives industry evolution. The Goes to Cannes program gives emerging talents direct access to distributors, while Brazil’s participation (following 26% growth in attendees) highlights its booming audiovisual sector. From doc-makers networking at Cannes Docs to tech pioneers demoing immersive storytelling on the Mediterranean, the 2025 Marché cements Cannes’ role as both cinema’s glamorous showcase and its most vital business hub – where artistic vision meets global market realities.
Cannes Film Festival Parties: The A-List Events
Opening Ceremony After-Party
Plage des Palmes | Hosted by Festival de Cannes
Brazilian carnival theme with Anitta rumored to perform
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning World Premiere
May 14 | Grand Théâtre Lumière
Tom Cruise returns to Cannes for the explosive finale, with red carpet fireworks expected
Grace Kelly Gala Night
May 14 | Carlton Hotel, Grand Salon
Chopard Annual Trophée Dinner & Party
May 16 | Hôtel Martinez
Star-studded gala celebrating rising talents in Chopard jewels
Forbes Charity Dinner & Party
May 16 | Forbes Villa
Star-studded gala & fashion show
Eva Longoria Global Gift Gala
May 19 | La Môme Plage
Benefiting women’s education | Tickets at GlobalGiftFoundation.org
Philipp Plein Fashion Show
May 21 |La Jungle du Roi Villa
The designer’s signature high-energy runway show and afterparty
amfAR Gala + After-Party
May 22 | Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
WIBA Awards
May 23 | Hôtel Martinez
7th annual World Influencers and Bloggers Awards ceremony
Orion Star Gala Awards – In collaboration with Babble-up
May 23 | Villa Le Park Mougins
6th Annual Orion Star Gala Awards & Red Diamond Excellence Award
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