NEW YORK CITY – Theโ 63rd New York Film Festival launched with a star-studdedโค premiere โof Luca Guadagnino‘s “After the Hunt”โค on September โ26, 2025, drawing luminaries including Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri to alice Tullyโ Hall at Lincoln Center. The film’s opening โnight gala marked a significant kickoff to the prestigious festival, signaling a season of anticipated cinematic releases and โฃindustry conversations.
“Afterโ the Hunt” captivated attendees before guests transitioned to an afterparty at Tavern on the Green. The film, whichโค features a cast also including David Leiber, Will Price, Michael โคStuhlbarg, and Lio Mehiel, is poised to generate awards season buzz.โ Itsโฃ limitedโ U.S.โฃ release is scheduledโค for October 10,โ expanding nationwide on Octoberโฃ 17.โข
Followingโ the screening, guests enjoyed an afterparty featuring mini lobster rolls, assorted meat skewers, and โfingerling potatoes. Director Luca โคGuadagnino arrived approximately an hour into the reception, still wearing his glittering outfit from the premiere.
The film’s opening โnightโ appearance underscores the New York Film festival’s โrole as aโข keyโข launchpad for critically acclaimed films and a vital platform for filmmakers and โขactors.
