The 78th Cannes Film Festival is coming up from May 13 to May 24, 2025, in the beautiful and glamorous South of France. Every year, the French coastal town of Cannes turns into the ultimate hub for movie lovers, filmmakers, and famous stars from all over the world — and this year is no different.
Cannes 2025 is already creating a lot of buzz. Big Hollywood names like Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are set to show up in style. Fun fact: Tom Cruise’s latest Mission: Impossible movie, called The Final Reckoning, will be shown out of competition — meaning it’s a special screening, but not competing for awards.
One of the biggest highlights? The legendary Robert De Niro will be honored with the Palme d’Or d’Honneur, a lifetime achievement award, right at the opening ceremony on May 13. Nicole Kidman will also be celebrated, receiving the Women in Motion Award on May 18 for her incredible work in the film industry.
The festival lineup is packed with exciting films, including new works from famous directors like Spike Lee (Highest 2 Lowest) and Wes Anderson (The Phoenician Scheme). In total, 22 films will be competing, mixing veterans like Lynne Ramsay and Kelly Reichardt with fresh talent like Ari Aster.
The festival officially kicks off on Tuesday, May 13, and wraps up on Saturday, May 24, when the big winner of the Palme d’Or — Cannes’ top prize — will be announced.
And if you can’t be there in person, no worries! Cannes will be streaming tons of content live on their official YouTube channel, from red carpet moments to press conferences and film screenings. The coverage runs 24/7 during the festival so you won’t miss a single exciting moment.
For those curious about timing, the Palme d’Or d’Honneur award ceremony will happen at 7:15 PM local time in Cannes, which is about 10:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on May 13.
To stay updated from anywhere in the world, just check out the official Cannes website or their YouTube channel. You’ll get real-time updates on everything—from star sightings and movie premieres to the final awards.
So get ready to dive into one of the biggest and most glamorous film festivals on the planet — all from wherever you are!
