Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Eddington: Ari Aster's Western Thriller Set for July Release
Imagine a movie taking place in the chaotic summer of 2020, a time of big changes in the world.
This movie, called Eddington, stars Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal and focuses on a small town's mayoral election.
The film shows how people dealt with things like social distancing, protests, and all kinds of theories.
It's directed by Ari Aster, who is also the director of Hereditary and Beau Is Afraid.
It will be in theaters in July.
Ari Aster's film 'Eddington' is set during the summer of 2020.
The film features Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal.
It depicts a mayoral race amid social unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The trailer showcases the atmosphere of the time, including social distancing and protests.
The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Who
- Directed by Ari Aster, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal.
- What
- A film titled Eddington, set in 2020 during the pandemic and political unrest.
- When
- Set to be released in theaters on July 18th.
- Where
- Set in Eddington, New Mexico.
- Why
- Depicts a small town's mayoral race during a time of social unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Title
- Eddington
- Director
- Ari Aster
- Starring
- Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler, Emma Stone
- Release Date
- July 18th
- Setting
- Summer 2020
- Production
- A24
