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Cannes Film Festival 2025 — arguably the biggest and most glamorous event in the film world — is right around the corner, and the buzz is real. This year’s festival will run from May 13 to May 24 in the ever-stunning South of France, and the excitement is building fast.
As always, Cannes is packed with an incredible lineup of films from all over the world. A major highlight? The Out of Competition category — which showcases films that aren’t competing for the top prizes but are still considered significant, high-profile entries worth watching.
Here’s a quick look at the titles in this year’s Out of Competition lineup, as listed on the official Cannes website:
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“13 Days, 13 Nights” (13 Jours, 13 Nuits) – directed by Martin Bourboulon
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“Colors of Time” (La Venue De L’avenir) – directed by Cédric Klapisch
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“Leave One Day” (Partir Un Jour) – directed by Amélie Bonin
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“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” – directed by Christopher McQuarrie
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“The Richest Woman in the World” (La Femme Plus Riche Du Monde) – directed by Thierry Klifa
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“Highest 2 Lowest” – directed by Spike Lee
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“A Private Life” (Vie Privée) – directed by Rebecca Zlotowski
And yes, you read that right — Tom Cruise will be heading to Cannes! His much-awaited movie, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, will be screened on May 14, and both Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie are expected to be there in person, making it a major red carpet moment.
This year’s jury panel is stacked with global talent, including:
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Juliette Binoche
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Payal Kapadia
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Halle Berry
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Alba Rohrwacher
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Leila Slimani
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Hong Sangsoo
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Dieudo Hamadi
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Carlos Reygadas
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Jeremy Strong
On top of all that, the legendary Robert De Niro will receive the Honorary Palme d’Or for his Lifetime Achievement in cinema. He’ll be honored during the festival’s opening ceremony on May 13.
With big names, big films, and even bigger moments lined up, Cannes 2025 is set to be a cinematic celebration like no other.