The 78th Cannes Film Festival is just hours away from kicking off, and excitement is buzzing! Celebrities from all around the world are gearing up to walk the iconic red carpet, ready to dazzle in their finest outfits.
For movie lovers, Cannes is always a magical time—a place where filmmakers and stars come together to showcase their latest work and celebrate the art of cinema.
This year, the American presence is especially strong. The festival opens on Tuesday with a bang as Tom Cruise returns with the thrilling final chapter of the Mission: Impossible series, Final Reckoning. Fans are hoping for a response as huge as what Top Gun: Maverick got when it premiered here three years ago.
In a special tribute, the Palme d’Or—Cannes’ top honor—will be awarded to the legendary Robert De Niro, commemorating 50 years since his groundbreaking role in Taxi Driver.
Also making waves this year is Spike Lee, returning to the festival after serving as a jury member in 2021. He’ll be back alongside Denzel Washington in the much-anticipated film Highest 2 Lowest.
Other buzzworthy titles include Die, My Love and Honey Don’t, while acclaimed director Wes Anderson enters the competition for the fourth time with his new movie, The Phoenician Scheme.
Adding to the glamour, Angelina Jolie will take on the prestigious role of Godmother of the Trophee Chopard award, an honor that highlights her contribution to cinema and style.
But Cannes isn’t just about the actors and directors in front of the camera. This year, the festival will spotlight new directorial talents like Kristen Stewart and Scarlett Johansson, whose debut films The Chronology of Water and Eleanor the Great will be screened.
The theme for Cannes 2025 is Lights, Beauty, and Action, so expect the stars to come dressed to impress, living up to the glamour of the event.
The star-studded guest list reads like a who’s who of Hollywood: Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Josh Connor, Michael Cera, and Benicio del Toro will all be there. Indian cinema will also be represented by Aishwarya Rai and Alia Bhatt, adding their own sparkle to the red carpet.
All eyes are on Cannes this year as it promises to be a dazzling celebration of film, fashion, and star power!