The cinematic battlefield has erupted—Eddington stormed Cannes like a Molotov cocktail in cowboy boots. Fresh off the Met Gala, Hollywood’s finest had descended on the French Riviera, where Ari Aster’s unhinged political Western set tongues wagging. Joaquin Phoenix grumbled as a battle-worn sheriff, Pedro Pascal ruled as a steel-spined mayor, with Emma Stone and Austin Butler adding fuel to the fire. A standing ovation clashed with divided critiques, but love it or loathe it—Eddington is back in the spotlight, roaring louder than ever.

After Cannes’ mixed reception and split takes, Eddington roared back with a bold new trailer.

The trailer for Ari Aster’s Eddington has dropped, offering a tense and timely glimpse into a town divided. Set during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the film stars Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal as political rivals in a heated mayoral race. Premiered at Cannes to lukewarm reviews, the story revisits social distancing, protests, and conspiracy theories through a small-town lens. With its official release set for July 18, Eddington promises a haunting, politically charged reflection of recent history.

Ari Aster, best known for horror hits like Hereditary and Midsommar, shifts gears with Eddington, a neo-Western layered with political tension. The film reunites Aster with Joaquin Phoenix following Beau Is Afraid and boasts a star-packed cast, promising a powerhouse cinematic showdown. At its Cannes debut, Pedro Pascal stole the spotlight, offering up some surprisingly candid thoughts on the film.

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Eddington's intense debut at Cannes, filled with political fervor and questions, left Pedro Pascal visibly disturbed, feeling as though it directly addressed today's pervasive disorder.

At Cannes, Pedro Pascal spoke candidly about Eddington, calling it a reflection of "all our worst fears," as reported by Deadline. He characterized the COVID lockdown as a breaking point that unmoored reality, mirroring a fractured society deeply impacted by the pandemic aftermath and Donald Trump-era politics. Pascal found the film "scary" and "intimidating," acknowledging its stark portrayal of democracy's foundations shaken by pervasive fear and division.

Pedro Pascal also praised Eddington for capturing the eerie, fractured reality of lockdown life and post-Donald Trump-era tensions. He called the film’s political edge both intense and daunting, expressing hope for unity and being on the right side of history. With a gripping plot and a stellar cast, Eddington has sparked major buzz, especially after its chilling trailer drop. Fans are hyped, and Pascal’s take only adds fuel to the fire.

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