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Venice 2025: ‘Smashing Machine’ With Dwayne Johnson, Luca Guadagnino’s ‘After the Hunt’ Starring Julia Roberts, Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Latest Collab Eyed for Lineup

VarietyFriday, June 20, 2025 at 12:00:00 PM
Venice 2025: ‘Smashing Machine’ With Dwayne Johnson, Luca Guadagnino’s ‘After the Hunt’ Starring Julia Roberts, Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Latest Collab Eyed for Lineup
The Venice Film Festival is shaping up to be a star-studded affair in 2025, with heavy hitters like Dwayne Johnson, Julia Roberts, Emma Stone, and George Clooney attached to buzzy projects. Films like Smashing Machine (starring Johnson and Emily Blunt), Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt (featuring Roberts and Stone), and Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest collaboration are all rumored for the lineup. Venice’s artistic director is still finalizing the roster, but the festival is already generating major Hollywood buzz.
Editor’s Note: Venice has long been a launchpad for Oscar contenders and prestige films, and this lineup—packed with A-listers and acclaimed directors—suggests 2025 could be another big year for awards season. If you love cinema, this is your early heads-up on which films might dominate conversations (and red carpets) later this year.
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