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Guadagnino’s OpenAI drama Artificial will world premiere at the New York Film Festival on Oct. 5 and have a Gala at the London Film Festival on Oct. 11, starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman; Neon rescued the project after Amazon MGM Studios dropped it, with a wider release planned later this year to qualify for Oscar contention, and a cast that includes Elon Musk and other stars.
Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI drama Artificial, about Sam Altman and the firing/rehiring saga, will premiere in the NYFF Main Slate, with Andrew Garfield as Altman and Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever; Neon picked up the postproduction film after Amazon MGM dropped it, and it’s shaping up to be a major NYFF talking point, with Simon Rich as writer and a cameo-like Elon Musk impersonation teased by Ike Barinholtz.
Luca Guadagnino’s drama Artificial, about OpenAI chief Sam Altman, will have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on Oct. 5 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, with a cast led by Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro. Neon acquired the film after Amazon MGM dropped it, and it’s also slated for a gala at the London Film Festival, marking a buzzy arrival for a movie that tackles the AI era’s volatile power dynamics.
Tom McCarthy’s latest film, A Statement, a climate-change ensemble drama, will have its world premiere at the 2026 New York Film Festival, led by Paul Giamatti and a starry cast. The festival also showcases Spotlight titles like Club Kid and The Debut, with NYFF running Sept. 25–Oct. 12 and featuring additional premieres and a slate of shorts.
The New York Film Festival revealed its 64th edition lineup with world premieres including Tom McCarthy’s ensemble drama A Statement and Jonathan Glazer’s Joy of Joys, plus Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero in the Spotlight section, as the festival runs September 25–October 12 and showcases a broad slate of premieres and special programs.
The 64th New York Film Festival will world premiere Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Godzilla Minus One, as the Spotlight Gala on Sept. 26. GKIDS will release the film in the U.S. on Nov. 6 and in Japan on Nov. 3. Set in 1949 postwar Japan, it follows the Shikishima family as a new threat emerges, with festival organizers calling it a throwback blockbuster that blends human drama with ambitious effects. The NYFF runs Sept. 25–Oct. 12.
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero will world-premiere as the New York Film Festival’s Spotlight Gala on Sept. 26 at Alice Tully Hall, continuing the Godzilla saga two years after Godzilla Minus One; it opens in North America on Nov. 6 after its Japan bow, with Yamazaki and the cast in attendance, and festival director Dennis Lim praising it as a throwback blockbuster.”
James Gray’s crime drama Paper Tiger, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller, will open the 64th New York Film Festival on Sept. 25. Set in 1986 New York, it follows two brothers entwined with the Russian mob as one plots a get-rich-quick scheme; the Cannes premiere drew a seven-minute standing ovation, and Gray and the cast will attend NYFF’s opening night, with tickets going on sale Sept. 15.
Bruce Springsteen made a political statement and performed 'Land of Hope and Dreams' at the New York Film Festival premiere of his biopic, emphasizing hope and resilience amid current divisive times, and highlighting his role as a musical ambassador for America.
The New York Film Festival showcases a diverse lineup of international films, including Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother,' the Italian documentary 'Below the Clouds,' and the epic 'Magellan,' highlighting global cinema and attracting a younger audience post-pandemic.
The 63rd New York Film Festival features a diverse lineup including new works from top directors, the return of Daniel Day-Lewis, and films reflecting current political and social themes, emphasizing the festival's role as a comprehensive survey of contemporary cinema. The festival also highlights significant premieres and aims to capture the year's cinematic landscape despite industry challenges.
The 2025 New York Film Festival is the final major fall festival that can influence Oscar buzz, featuring highly anticipated films like Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt and Bradley Cooper’s directorial effort Is This Thing On?, with the next two weeks crucial for shaping awards season prospects.
Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi attended the North American premiere of Sofia Coppola's biographical drama "Priscilla" at the New York Film Festival. Spaeny revealed that she had the opportunity to speak with Priscilla Presley herself, which helped her in portraying the character. The production was completed in just 30 days, with doubts about meeting the deadline. The film is based on Priscilla Presley's memoir and explores her relationship with Elvis Presley. Coppola, the director-writer, was unable to attend the premiere due to being with her mother, to whom the film is dedicated. "Priscilla" will be released in theaters on November 3rd.
Emma Stone surprises attendees at the New York Film Festival premiere of Yorgos Lanthimos' short film "Bleat," where she discusses the film and her collaboration with the director. Stone expresses her excitement about working on a silent film and her preference for non-verbal communication on screen. The film explores themes of loneliness, connection, and human-animal interaction. Stone and Lanthimos joke about their shared themes of sex, death, and goats in their collaborations.
The New York Film Festival kicked off with a party at Tavern on the Green, but the absence of striking actors cast a melancholic tone. While the writers strike has ended, actors are still prohibited from promoting their projects, leaving a void in the festival. Director Todd Haynes expressed disappointment at the absence of cast members and the unresolved strike. Despite the lack of actors, the party continued with VIPs and guests enjoying the festivities. Some actors have been hesitant to attend events allowed by their union due to concerns about solidarity.