Anniversary Movie: Release Date, Plot, Cast, Where to Watch, Trailer & Everything We Know

Anniversary is an upcoming American thriller movie directed by Jan Komasa, slated for release on October 29, 2025. The film explores the unraveling of a once close-knit family amidst the rise of a controversial new movement known as “The Change,” which envelops the country in a time of national tension and uncertainty.

What is the movie ‘Anniversary’ about?: Plot Details

The story centers on Ellen and Paul Taylor (played by Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler), whose lives begin to fall apart when Ellen’s former student Liz (Phoebe Dynevor) reemerges and starts dating their son Josh (Dylan O’Brien). As Liz becomes an integral part of the Taylor family, old loyalties are tested, and simmering conflicts come to the surface. Liz’s involvement with “The Change” further destabilizes the family, pushing them into emotional turmoil against the backdrop of a country grappling with unrest.

Cast

• Diane Lane as Dr. Ellen Taylor

• Kyle Chandler as Paul Taylor

• Phoebe Dynevor as Elizabeth “Liz” Nettles

• Dylan O’Brien as Josh Taylor

• Zoey Deutch as Cynthia

• Madeline Brewer as Anna

• Mckenna Grace as Birdie

• Daryl McCormack as Rob

• Rebecca O’Mara as Enumerator

• Supporting roles include Flavia Watson, Maya O’Shea, and others.

   

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Production:

Jan Komasa directs the film from a screenplay written by Lori Rosene-Gambino and Jan Komasa. Filming began in July 2023 in Dublin, Ireland, despite initial disruptions from the 2023 WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike, after which the production was allowed to continue with a waiver.

Release Date:

Anniversary is scheduled to premiere in theaters across the United States on October 29, 2025.

Trailer:

The official trailer offers a tense and suspenseful look at the family’s struggles, highlighting themes of loyalty, deception, and societal upheaval as the nation edges closer to a crisis. It features compelling performances from the star-studded cast, emphasizing both intimate family drama and broader political unease.

Anniversary promises to be a gripping thriller that delves deep into the complexities of family dynamics and ideological conflict during turbulent times.

If you want to catch a powerful thriller this fall, Anniversary is one to watch out for.