Upcoming Festival Gems: Notable Directorial Debuts and Major Returns in 2025

In 2025, film festivals around the world are expected to be illuminated by a diverse collection of 71 films from renowned directors and exciting debuts. Notable figures such as Yorgos Lanthimos, Paul Thomas Anderson, Spike Lee, Scarlett Johansson, and Kristen Stewart are set to make their directorial marks, while Tom Cruise is poised for a return to the Cannes Film Festival.