Toronto is about to glow.
From September 4–14, 2025, the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will transform the city into the ultimate cinematic playground. Red carpets, world premieres, and buzzy after-parties promise a festival that blends glamour, artistry, and star power.
Angelina Jolie Returns
TIFF wouldn’t be TIFF without a headline-grabbing premiere. This year, Angelina Jolie steps back into the spotlight with Couture, directed by Alice Winocour. Set against the high-stakes chaos of Paris Fashion Week, Jolie’s performance is already generating awards buzz. The world premiere lands in the Special Presentations section on September 7, and you can bet the city will be watching.
Charli XCX: Triple Threat
Music’s boundary-pusher is now taking over the silver screen. Charli XCX is making an astonishing three premieres at TIFF:
Erupcja (Sept. 4) – Charli stars as a British tourist swept into a combustible romance with a Polish florist. Co-written and co-produced by Charli, the indie drama premieres in the Centrepiece section.
Sacrifice (Sept. 6) – An action-comedy co-starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Evans, following a celebrity charity event that spirals wildly out of control. Special Presentations marks its world debut.
100 Nights of Hero (Sept. 6) – A historical fantasy co-starring Emma Corrin, Richard E. Grant, and Felicity Jones, bridging TIFF and Venice in a double premiere event.
Charli’s triple-threat showcase signals her bold transition from pop star to bona fide actor, and insiders are already buzzing about her versatility.
Other Must-See Premieres
Blue Moon – A dramedy from Richard Linklater, starring Ethan Hawke and Margaret Qualley.
After the Hunt – Dark academic thriller by Luca Guadagnino featuring Andrew Garfield and Julia Roberts.
A House of Dynamite – Kathryn Bigelow’s tense political thriller.
Frankenstein – Guillermo del Toro brings his signature visual magic.
No Other Choice – Park Chan-wook’s deadly tale of workplace rivalry.
Stars on the Red Carpet
TIFF 2025 is stacking the decks with talent. Expect Saoirse Ronan, Keanu Reeves, and Channing Tatum, who will receive the TIFF Tribute Performer Award for Roofman on September 7 at the Fairmont Royal York. With Tatum joining an illustrious roster of past recipients—think Jessica Chastain and Joaquin Phoenix—the night promises glitter and gravitas.
More Than Just Films
TIFF is more than watching a film or attending a premiere. Festival-goers can catch “In Conversation With” sessions featuring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Tessa Thompson, Nia DaCosta, and Park Chan-wook. The Industry Conference dives into the future of film and media, running from September 5–9. And the Tribute Awards honor not just acting, but the impact of cinema worldwide.
Tickets
Want in on the action? Single tickets start at $29, with premium screenings at $43. Members can snag bundles at a 20% discount. Tickets are available at tiff.net.
