Ari Aster turns his sharp eye for unsettling stories toward New Mexico in Eddington. This satirical thriller mixes pandemic paranoia, dark comedy and explosive drama.
Film details
- Premiere date: 2 October 2025
- Director: Ari Aster
- Runtime: 149 minutes
- Language & subtitles: English with Dutch subtitles
- Age rating: 16+
- Showing at: Cinerama, KINO
What’s the vibe?
Eddington blends western grit with Aster’s signature unease, turning a small New Mexico town into a pressure cooker. The film is satirical yet brutal, capturing the madness of 2020 through paranoia, violence and mistrust.
Trailer
Check out the trailer below.
Why you might like it
- For the eyes: Wide desert landscapes clash with claustrophobic lockdown interiors.
- For the heart: Joaquin Phoenix brings gravitas as a weary sheriff trying to hold his town together.
- For the mind: A searing look at how fear, misinformation and mistrust can rip communities apart.
Critical reception
Early reviews call Eddington both “painful and hilarious,” praising its fearless satire. Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal are highlighted for their intensity, while Emma Stone and Austin Butler bring unexpected depth. Critics note the film’s mix of tones is divisive but bold — very much in line with Aster’s reputation. IMDB scores currently hover around 6.7, reflecting its provocative, love-it-or-hate-it nature.
Scene to watch for
The first town hall confrontation between Phoenix’s sheriff and Pascal’s mayor, where political division erupts into chaos.
Recommended pairing
A strong black coffee before the film to sharpen focus, followed by comfort food like burgers and fries to shake off the unease afterwards.
Need-to-knows
Eddington is positioned as a “companion piece” to Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, with both films tackling the fractures of modern America in very different styles. Expect satire as sharp as it is uncomfortable.
