New York Film Festival 2025

The New York Film Festival (NYFF), presented annually by Film at Lincoln Center since 1963, stands as a cornerstone of international cinema in the United States. The 63rd edition, occurring from September 26 to October 13, 2025, features over 70 fiction features and documentaries, alongside short films, restorations, and discussions with filmmakers. Screenings take place across all five boroughs, emphasizing bold works from established directors and emerging talents. This non-competitive event highlights prescient narratives addressing politics, morality, and personal reinvention, drawing from premieres at festivals such as Cannes, Venice, and Telluride.

Key Highlights

• Opening Night Film: After the Hunt, a thriller directed by Luca Guadagnino, stars Julia Roberts and marks the festival's commencement on September 26.

• Centerpiece Presentation: Father Mother Sister Brother, an anthology drama by Jim Jarmusch, explores familial dynamics with a cast including Adam Driver, Cate Blanchett, and Tom Waits.

• Notable Premieres and Films:

  • It Ends With Us, adapted from Colleen Hoover's novel, directed by Justin Baldoni, starring Blake Lively.

  • The Brutalist, a historical epic by Brady Corbet, featuring Adrien Brody.

  • Anora, winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2025, directed by Sean Baker.

  • La Grazia by Paolo Sorrentino, starring Toni Servillo, which earned a Best Actor award at Venice.

  • Is This Thing On?, a comedy-drama directed by Bradley Cooper, starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern, inspired by comedian John Bishop's life.

  • Additional acclaimed titles include The Mastermind by Kelly Reichardt (starring Josh O'Connor), Carol & Joy (a documentary by Nathan Silver), and works by directors such as Jafar Panahi, Claire Denis, Kathryn Bigelow, and Park Chan-wook.

• Special Sections: The Spotlight series includes Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, a documentary on Bruce Springsteen. Revivals feature restored classics, and conversations include Jafar Panahi with Martin Scorsese.

Attendance and Access

Tickets are available through the Film at Lincoln Center website, with recommendations for using tools like Festiful for scheduling. Membership offers discounted access and priority booking. The festival attracts a diverse audience, with 62% of attendees aged 21-44, reflecting renewed post-pandemic interest in communal viewing experiences.

For comprehensive programming, visit the official site at filmlinc.org/nyff. Other notable New York festivals, such as Tribeca (typically in June), complement NYFF but focus on different emphases, including immersive storytelling and brand narratives.