A24 has released the second trailer for Eddington, Ari Aster’s latest film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal. The full-length preview ramps up the narrative stakes, unveiling more of the simmering standoff between town sheriff Joe Cross and Mayor Ted Garcia in the fictional New Mexico town during May 2020.
What Trailer #2 Unveils
- Intensified political conflict: New footage shows town meetings fracturing under protest and public pressure, complete with tense verbal confrontations and a dramatic increase in community unrest.
- “Doomscrolling” motif: Phone screens are a focal point, echoing social media-driven outrage that fuels the town’s unraveling—a visual metaphor for our pandemic-era anxieties.
- Expanded ensemble moments: Brief glimpses of Emma Stone as Louise Cross, Austin Butler as a charismatic preacher on Instagram, and additional supporting cast during pivotal confrontations add emotional texture.
Eddington is set for release on July 18, 2025. It currently has a mix of reviews over on Rotten Tomatoes following its Cannes debut, much in line with his often divisive films.
Trailer #2 for Eddington deepens the film’s sense of impending collapse and civic unrest, mirroring the fractured pandemic reality many experienced. With its polished A24 presentation, star-studded cast, and Aster’s signature tension, the movie promises to be a compellingly contemporary cinematic event. Mark your calendars for July—this is social commentary, desolation, and thriller energy at a fever pitch.
