The 50th Toronto Film Festival inaugurated on Thursday, September 4, 2025, with an array of premiere events, starting with the opening night feature, John Candy: I Like Me. This marked the beginning of a 10-day event filled with world premieres, gala events, and more, positioning it as a key influencer in the awards season alongside other major fall festivals like Venice and Telluride.
Notable world premieres at this year’s TIFF include Christy, featuring Sydney Sweeney in a boxing biopic; Couture, a drama set during Paris Fashion Week from director Alice Winocour with Angelina Jolie; Derek Cianfrance’s Roofman starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst; Rian Johnson’s latest Knives Out installment Wake Up Dead Man bringing back Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc; James Vanderbilt’s historical drama Nuremberg starring Russell Crowe; and Aziz Ansari’s Good Fortune featuring Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves, among others.
Additionally, the festival lineup includes new films from directors such as David Mackenzie (Fuze), Steven Soderbergh (The Christophers), Maude Apatow (Poetic License), and Romain Gavras (Sacrifice).
Continue scrolling to explore reviews from TIFF 2025 as covered by Deadline, and follow the links to read the detailed reviews. More updates will be added throughout the festival.
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Christy
Image Credit: Black Bear Section: Special Presentations
Director: David Michôd
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Chad Coleman, Bryan Hibbard, Tony Cavalero, Gilbert Cruz
Deadline’s takeaway: Sydney Sweeney shines brightly in this intense portrayal, showcasing her depth as an actress in a narrative that, while familiar, underscores a story that deserves widespread attention. — PH (Read full review.)
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