Welcome to Eddington (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & All You Need to Know About the Dark Comedy-Drama
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Welcome to Eddington: A Powder Keg of Power, Politics, and Dark Humor
đŹ In Theaters July 18, 2025
Get ready for another mind-bending descent into Americana with Ari Asterâs newest cinematic creation: Eddington â a contemporary Western black comedy that promises to explode expectations and ignite conversations.
With a stellar ensemble cast led by Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler, Eddington gallops into theaters on July 18, 2025, after making its world premiere in the main competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
đ„ Plot Premise: A Town on the Brink
Set in Eddington, New Mexico, in the spring of 2020, this twisted tale begins with what should be a routine political face-off between the local sheriff and the mayor â but spirals into something far darker. As tensions rise between Sheriff Joe Cross (Phoenix) and Mayor Ted Garcia (Pascal), long-held grievances come bubbling to the surface.
What starts as a disagreement soon draws the entire town into a volatile standoff. With neighbor pitted against neighbor, and secrets unraveling like tumbleweeds in the wind, Eddington becomes a battle not just for control, but for the soul of a town that may never be the same again.
đ” Meet the Cast of Chaos
Joaquin Phoenix as Sheriff Joe Cross â a man torn between duty, justice, and unraveling sanity.
Pedro Pascal as Mayor Ted Garcia â charismatic, cunning, and not above playing dirty politics.
Emma Stone as Louise Cross â the sheriffâs wife, caught between love, loyalty, and her own quiet ambitions.
Austin Butler as Vernon Jefferson Peak â a local enigma with ties to both sides.
Luke Grimes, Deirdre OâConnell, Micheal Ward, Clifton Collins Jr., William Belleau, and AmĂ©lie Hoeferle round out a powerful supporting cast.
đ„ Behind the Scenes
Written and directed by Ari Aster, the visionary behind Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau Is Afraid, Eddington marks his boldest narrative yet â a darkly funny, politically sharp, and emotionally raw examination of power and paranoia in a small town setting.
The film is also produced by a powerhouse team and supported by A24, known for redefining indie cinema, with stunning cinematography, richly drawn characters, and Asterâs signature surrealism threaded throughout.
đ Genre-Bending Goodness
At once a contemporary Western, a satirical political drama, and a black comedy, Eddington defies easy labels. Think Fargo meets No Country for Old Men â but through Asterâs unsettling lens, where every moment is laced with tension and tragedy, cloaked in absurdity.
đïž Save the Date
Whether you're a fan of political thrillers, character-driven dramas, or just really like watching Joaquin Phoenix unravel onscreen (again), Eddington is a must-watch this summer. Saddle up for July 18, 2025.
This is Eddington â and itâs about to get personal.
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