Lionsgate and Fifth Season have dropped the first official trailer for Anniversary, a tense family drama–thriller directed by Jan Komasa and co-written with Lori Rosene-Gambino. The film, set for release on October 29, 2025, features a powerful ensemble cast led by Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler.
Plot & Premise
The story follows Dr. Ellen Taylor (Diane Lane) and her husband on their 25th wedding anniversary. Tension erupts when their son’s new girlfriend, Liz (Phoebe Dynevor), arrives—an individual Ellen immediately recognizes from her own past and suspects carries radical views. As familial trust hangs by a thread, Ellen’s fears begin to tear them apart.
The trailer is underscored by a haunting cover of Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” amplifying the film’s themes of fractured connections and ideological conflict. Lane praises the film for its relevance, noting its deeper commentary on national identity through the lens of a family in crisis.
Cast, Crew & Release Details
Alongside Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler, the film stars Phoebe Dynevor, Dylan O’Brien, Mckenna Grace, Zoey Deutch, and Madeline Brewer, promising compelling family dynamics and generational tension.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jan Komasa, the screenplay is a collaborative effort with Lori Rosene-Gambino. The project is produced by Fifth Season and distributed by Lionsgate
Anniversary is scheduled to premiere nationwide on October 29, 2025.
