A24 Releases Trailer for Eddington, Ari Aster’s Pandemic-Era Drama Starring Joaquin Phoenix

A24 has dropped the official trailer for Eddington, a new film written and directed by Ari Aster, featuring an impressive cast led by Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Emma Stone, and more. Set in the small town of Eddington, New Mexico, the story centers on a tense standoff in May 2020 between a local sheriff and the mayor, which quickly escalates into a community-wide conflict amid the pressures of the pandemic.

 

The film explores how the pandemic fractured the minds and relationships of many Americans, using the small-town setting to reveal the unraveling of individuals under stress. Joaquin Phoenix plays the sheriff, whose increasingly unstable feud with the mayor fuels the town’s descent into chaos. The narrative aims to reflect on the psychological and social toll of the pandemic, though it has been noted that the film struggles to land a strong emotional or thematic impact and can feel drawn out at times.

 

While Eddington tackles timely and relevant themes, some viewers may find its pacing and storytelling less compelling than expected given Ari Aster’s previous work. However, its strong performances and atmospheric tension could appeal to fans of character-driven dramas and those interested in pandemic-era reflections.

 

Eddington is scheduled for theatrical release on July 18, 2025. Despite mixed reactions, it may be worth a watch for those intrigued by psychological dramas set against the backdrop of recent real-world events.

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